Headlines

"...most contentious debate likely to be over proposed residential occupancy limits, a couple of economic incentive packages, and maybe..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Headlines

"...and arrows will fly, too, in the form of occupancy limits for "stealth dorms" and other hot-button issues. See..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature

Forced From Living in the Central City

"...the noise, garbage, and general lack of peace. Lower occupancy limits among unrelated adults are still urgently needed, as..."

Oct. 1, 2007 Postmarks

37th Street Lights

Will the elaborate holiday illuminations burn brighter or burn out?

"...served on the city's McMansion ordinance task force, said occupancy limits are needed to address the backdoor frat issue..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City Hall Hustle: Make Yourself at Home

Neighborhoods split over burgeoning vacation rentals

"...based here. And with South by Southwest, Austin City Limits, and dozens of other events regularly drawing in visitors,..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...valuable but impossible-to-quantify hipness market: Through SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula One, and other such events, Austin has made..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

311 Story in Error

"...city's financial resources will be used within the city limits. The downside is no agreement and the fight will..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Playback: Upholding the Code

Keeping SXSW safe selectively?

"...Brietzke says occupancy is determined mathematically based on square footage, while features..."

April 3, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...have Fun Fun Fun Fest and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Today, SprATX operates as an art agency,..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Naked City

"...vote. While the Eckerd site is in the city limits, many of the neighbors who protested it are not;..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bands Are Practicing Again, but Does Austin Have Enough Rehearsal Space for Them?

A love letter and state-of-affairs on the practice space scene

"...requests for an interview, so Austin Music Room's current occupancy is unknown, but a recent visit found music emanating..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Agent of Change Returns

New hope and typical bureaucracy precede Council vote on sound dispute resolution

"...could still be impacted by sound that's at legal limits, he still supports the passage of Agent of Change..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

STR Debate Unresolved

Ordinance is updated, but issues remain

"...was amended to leave out a provision creating an occupancy limit of no more than six adults in any..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

Pilot Program Spurs STR Crackdown

Austin Code is closely monitoring short-term rentals

"...calls of complaint to 311. These most often involved occupancy concerns, suspected illegal activity, parking issues, and street trash...."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...McHone.) The staff interpretations had gained Ely a maximum occupancy of 12 persons, rather than six, for two proposed..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Sense of the Census

Census 2000 has some interesting things to say about the future of Austin -- and Austinites

"...Housing occupancy, which is no higher than 93% in most of..."

May 31, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...known for his nearly half-century association with Austin City Limits, Scott Newton has witnessed some of the legends of..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Short Shrift

"...the best in the country) and support it, high occupancy vehicle lanes, staggered work hours, and light rail then..."

April 3, 1998 Column

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...to create more lanes for carpool and buses, not single-occupancy vehicles, according to Tucker Ferguson, TxDOT's district engineer in..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

What the Broken Spoke's Historic Designation Could Mean for Music Venue Preservation

Honky-tonk could join sites eyed for city venue investments

"...stretch that at the time was considered Austin's outer limits...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Faster Than Sound: $1.5 Million in HOT Funds Routed to Emergency Musician Relief

Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund created – contentiously.

"...COVID-19 became clear last month, the buzzword of Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) quickly popped up as a potential source..."

April 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap

County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16

"...and the city and county's respective levies of hotel occupancy tax. On Monday, Nov. 18, County Judge Sarah Eckhardt,..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...cap of 34% on how much of Austin's Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) can be allocated toward expanding the Neal..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax

The city’s “Palm District” vs. the county’s Expo Center

"...ballot to seek approval for a countywide 2% Hotel Occupancy Tax, on top of the HOT levied currently by..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

To Expand or Not to Expand

That is the question

"...again over Riedie's pet cause of directing more hotel occupancy tax money toward the promotion and marketing of music..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council Set to Tackle 'Stealth Dorms' Next Week

No meeting this week, but plenty of contention next week

"...precede possible Council action on a proposal to limit occupancy to no more than four unrelated adults in single-family-zoned..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

After the (SXSW) Party: Where's the Fire?

Party shutdowns unleash backlash against SXSW

"...large fetes planned to coincide with the Austin City Limits and South by Southwest festivals. With the help of..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...summer season. Just one day out, presenter Austin City Limits Radio announced plans to reschedule the latter August 10..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...Grammys telecast, Jackie Venson's November debut on Austin City Limits, and an inaugural Latin Grammy nod to Gina Chavez..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The End of STR 2s?

"...a number of restrictions on Type 2s, including an occupancy limit, to go into effect in 10 days, that..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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