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| − | + | Austin is the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World”, but rising rents for both housing and commercial space, inadequacies in the current code, and an arcane permitting process combine to place that claim, as well as our larger art at risk. Every neighborhood deserves access to music and the arts. Additionally, a crucial factor for city vibrancy is the presence of “third places,” locations that are not homes (first places) or places of employment (second places). Music venues are some of Austin’s most well-known, and best-used, third places. | |
| − | + | In order to preserve live music in Austin, the zoning code should enable latitude in structures which can accommodate music from homes on major & minor arterials to commercial buildings with adequate sound modification. The zoning code should accommodate a goal of a music venue within a 5 to 10 minute walk for every Austinite. Further fostering the creation of organic music venues maintaining Austin’s reputation for live music for future generations. | |
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== The Problem == | == The Problem == | ||
| − | + | Current transect language does not distinguish where a particular music venue may be best situated (for example, a 100-person listening room vs. a 2,500-person outdoor theatre). | |
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| + | Building types do not refer to music venues. | ||
| − | + | Parking minimums encourage auto-centric policy, when Austin should be moving in the other direction. | |
| − | + | The Density Bonus Program does not effectively incentivize the creation of third places. | |
| + | (To read later and add stuff if needed: https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2017/04/creative-community-supporters-pushing-livework-codenext-additions) | ||
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Revision as of 22:10, 4 June 2017
Austin is the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World”, but rising rents for both housing and commercial space, inadequacies in the current code, and an arcane permitting process combine to place that claim, as well as our larger art at risk. Every neighborhood deserves access to music and the arts. Additionally, a crucial factor for city vibrancy is the presence of “third places,” locations that are not homes (first places) or places of employment (second places). Music venues are some of Austin’s most well-known, and best-used, third places.
In order to preserve live music in Austin, the zoning code should enable latitude in structures which can accommodate music from homes on major & minor arterials to commercial buildings with adequate sound modification. The zoning code should accommodate a goal of a music venue within a 5 to 10 minute walk for every Austinite. Further fostering the creation of organic music venues maintaining Austin’s reputation for live music for future generations.
The Problem
Current transect language does not distinguish where a particular music venue may be best situated (for example, a 100-person listening room vs. a 2,500-person outdoor theatre).
Building types do not refer to music venues.
Parking minimums encourage auto-centric policy, when Austin should be moving in the other direction.
The Density Bonus Program does not effectively incentivize the creation of third places. (To read later and add stuff if needed: https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2017/04/creative-community-supporters-pushing-livework-codenext-additions)
Recommendations
- Small daycares should be permitted by-right in all transects
- Large daycares should be permitted by-right in all transects
- Commercial daycares should be permitted by-right in all transects
- Small, Large, & Commercial daycares should not have parking requirements
Recommendations
| Comment | Page/Section
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| Small day cares should be permitted by-right in all transects |
pdf pg 108 |
| Large day cares should be permitted by-right in all transects |
pdf pg 108, 114, 121, 127, 129, 137, 145, 161, |
| Commercial day cares should be permitted by-right in all transects |
pdf pg 108, 114, 121, 127, 129, 137, 145, 161, 169, 177, 291
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| Day cares should be exempt from parking requirements. |
pdf pg 127, 135, 143, 151, 159, 167, 175, 183, |
| Any-sized day care should be permitted by-right in all transects & other zones |
pdf pg 291 |
| Allow any-sized day cares (>20) and allow over 50% of area to be used as an accessory use. |
pdf pg 429 |
