02 Submitted by Commissioner Haynes - HOME 2 Amendments.pdf — original pdf

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Submitted by Commissioner Haynes - HOME 2 Amendments H1 - General; The COA shall develop a form and maintain a list of entities who would like to receive electronic notice only of an application to subdivide a property under HOME2 provisions, such as, but not limited to, builder associations, grassroots urbanist organizations, neighborhood contact teams, housing advocates, social justice organizations, environmental groups, home-owners associations, neighborhood associations, conservation organizations, transportation advocates, civic and community groups, and concerned citizens. The City may charge a one-time application fee for all groups, not to exceed $5, to facilitate the development and maintenance of the data. H2 - General; The COA shall develop a plain-language summary of the HOME2 regulations, application, and impacts and make the summary prominently available on the CIty's website pages related to building applications and permits, City libraries and community centers, development offices, City Clerk's office, and City Hall 30 days prior to final implementation. The COA shall also make the document available to all ISD libraries, neighborhood contact teams, neighborhood associations, home-owners associations, social justice organizations, and civic and community groups that request a copy. H3 - General; For a minimum of one year after final implementation of HOME2 regulations, COA staff shall prioritize meetings with neighborhood contact teams, neighborhood associations, home-owners associations, social justice organizations, and civic and community groups to offer plain-language summaries and detailed descriptions of the application, permitting and platting requirements, financial incentive programs, and other pertinent information. H4 - General; The City's permitting and development offices shall accept and record copies of any duly recorded deed filed with the State of Texas or County of Hays, Travis, or Williamson noting any covenant, easement, historic designation, or private land use agreement related to properties within the corporate limits of Austin. H5 - General; The COA shall notify an applicant and property owners located within 500 feet of the proposed property of information pertaining, but not limited, to historic designations, conservation and utility easements, conditional overlay, and other public or private land use agreements that may impact the subdivision of a previously platted property.