As Council moves to adopt HOME 2, groups call on Council to reject it or make major changes - Austin Monitor

Council discussed rules for easier housing development on smaller lots. Mayor suggests 1,800 sq ft minimum lot size opposed to staff's 2,000 sq ft. Current minimum is 5,750 sq ft.

Concerns raised about proposed code not accounting for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas. Fire Department engineer warns of bottlenecks for resident evacuation and Fire Department access in older WUI areas.

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