A Guide to Austin's Land Development Code Lingo

Know your zones

"...medium scale and intensity residential and commercial uses, including employment, shopping and daily services, and neighbor­hood amenities for nearby..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

Review: The Santaland Diaries

J. Robert Moore's take on Crumpet sends the Macy's elf to camp

"...by Joe Mantello) centers around his desperate quest for employment in his new-to-New York youth. While dreaming desperately of..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

City Council Gets a Breather Before LDC Frenzy

The dais faces a marathon of meetings covering everything from the land use code to APD racism

"...is adhering to state and federal law regulating fair employment practices; an analysis of use-of-force incidents from June through..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austinites Without Homes Find Themselves Pushed Out of Sight

Turns out those with and without shelter both want to be safe

"...lose his job and prevented him from maintaining steady employment. Before City Council loosened restrictions on camping, sitting, and..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

HAAM Enrollment Rolls On

It’s not too late to sign up and get premium assistance

"...login credentials, then bring proof of income (pay-stubs or self-employment info), a government ID, and proof of musicianship...."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...When similar verbiage appeared in the 86th Texas Legislature’s..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

Land Development Code Zone Summary

Don't know your R1s from your MS2Bs? We break it down for you.

"...medium scale and intensity residential and commercial uses, including employment, shopping and daily services, and neighborhood amenities for nearby..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature

CodeNotNEXT Drops

First draft of new Land Development Code revision hits the street

"...that can better support a greater mix of housing, employment, and services. (These account for roughly 2% of land..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: “The category is love, y’all, love”

Plus trailblazing trans choreographer Sean Dorsey returns to Austin and Lez B In Touch says so long summer

"...fast-approaching case will decide if Title VII, which bans employment discrimination based on sex, protects trans and queer folks..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Theatrical Provocateurs Rubber Repertory Return to Austin

Two of the best and oddest come back for their own good and ours

"...since July. They’ve got an apartment. They’ve secured gainful employment. They’re already in a theatrical production that’s making excellent..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Think Global

Act local: Flooding and more

"...for those who qualify. Also info on voter registration, employment and licensing opportunities...."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Assistant County Attorney Joins Race to Fill David Escamilla's Post

Laurie Eiserloh is the second candidate to officially enter hunt for Travis County Attorney

"...for the office. Currently the leader of the county's employment law team, where she's worked for nearly a decade,..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

8 Austin Education Opportunities for Adult Learners

Get your GED, find your passion, take a class, or just nerd out for a night

"...speakers learn English and help internationally trained professionals find employment. The best part? They’re all free. Plus, as an..."

Aug. 24, 2019 News Post by Alexandra Currie-Buckner

Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25

Joins Dem primary race in Austin-to-Fort Worth district

"...the farming program that both feeds residents and provides employment. Her political experience is primarily in Austin city politics,..."

Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited!

The McElroys’ hit RPG podcast-turned-comic earns its exclamation mark

"...Griffin, who was the podcast's Dungeon Master.) After accepting employment at secret world-saving organization the Bureau of Balance, wizard..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

Wendy Davis Hits the Campaign Trail

Candidate begins with “Listening Tour” of TX-21

"...The conversation touched on familiar topics: insurance tied to employment undermining worker freedom; weakening of Medicaid making it more..."

July 25, 2019 News Post by Michael King

$406M ACC Budget Increases Pay Across the Board

College employees receive 3% raise, hourly workers bumped to $15 an hour

"...at least $300 for each canceled class, or alternative employment as an instructional assistant, tutor, or other position with..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: Music Advocates Say Convention Center Expansion Key to Unlocking City Funds

Can the commercial music industry finally get a cut of the HOT action? Also: City protects venue employees from receiving sound citations and Austin rapper Hella Sketchy dies of overdose.

"...and can create a criminal record that may impact employment, credit rating, and application and renewal for liquor licensing,..."

July 5, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Division Head Steps Down at Rooster Teeth Animation

Studio to address worker stress, conditions

"...after projects even after promises of full time permanent employment...."

June 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Judas Priest Co-Founder Ian Hill Wields Firepower

UK metal gods near the half-century mark

"...But when I was a kid, employment was pretty much 100 percent, so everybody made a..."

May 23, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: A Landmark Hearing, but LGBTQ Voices Still Needed at the Capitol

Plus Guerrilla Queer Bar's Spring Fling and more qweeah events

"...cities – including Austin – to regulate private companies' employment policies and, in effect, local nondiscrimination ordinances protecting LGBTQ..."

May 10, 2019 Column by Beth Sullivan

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill

SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"

"...they may need or be eligible for, including housing, employment, child care, and adoption services...."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...says LGBTQ health care, support for seniors and youth, employment, and building social support within the queer community are..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...that would limit a city's ability to regulate private employment, has been supplanted by four smaller bills, each of..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UPDATED: AISD Reassigns Principal After "MAGA" Controversy

Andrews Elementary principal Gabriela Soto said the school's new PTA looks forward to "making Andrews Great Again!"

"...quickly as possible," with a decision on Soto's future employment to follow. Soto has been on "approved leave" since..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...a list of lofty goals, including banning housing and employment discrimination, bettering the criminal justice system, and ending conversion..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Travis D.A. Seeks a Roadblock in Sexual Assault Suit

Moore, Montford on defense after disclosure of alleged misconduct

"...employee if she was “acting within the scope of employment”; 3) Montford is protected by the Texas Citizen Participation..."

April 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Meeting Highlights Opposition to Riverside Development

Audience decries the "sham" public hearing and many aspects of the plan

"...– thousands of badly needed housing units and related employment – hung silently in the air, unexpressed...."

March 29, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics program, anesthesiologists are the top wage earners in..."

March 29, 2019 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Religious Refusal Bill Prepped to Grant Texans License to Discriminate

"Sincerely held" nonsense at the Senate

"...group sued Austin last October to challenge the city's employment nondiscrimination ordinance.) In response, a speaker from Dallas –..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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