Zoning question : SF3 --> MF 4?

[Prashant Sheth]

I'm looking to see if in the NACA area of Austin its possible to convert the zoning from SF3 to MF4 so we can add units on a deep lot of a duplex. The intention is to increase access to affordable housing here. How does one go about doing this? The duplex is on a 9800 sq ft lot here.

Thanks in advance for your response!

[Campbell Key]

@Prashant Sheth

You may already be familiar with it, but if not here is a link to a pretty useful tool:

https://maps.austintexas.gov/GIS/PropertyProfile/

You can put in any Austin address and turn on map layers for current zoning as well as future land use. If it looks like future land uses near your property are gearing more towards higher density, you can use that as a strong case for re-zoning now and would be in a better position to get approved. If you see all the land around your property is remaining SF-3, I'd say you have a very low chance of the City even considering rezoning. Wouldn't want to waste your time. As Jordan mentioned above, it doesn't hurt to reach out to the City. It's not always easy to get straight answers though so if you check future use and it looks doable, you might just have to make your case and submit a zoning application if you really want to get an answer.

Feel free to reach out if you get to that point and have questions - I've done a couple re-zonings.