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Council approves B3 code amendments; ADU size and lot‑size limits flagged for further study
Summary
On second reading the council adopted amendments to Chapter 14 (B3 code) related to lot occupation and building standards. The council passed the ordinance as written and directed staff and Planning & Zoning to examine accessory dwelling unit (ADU) size limits and minimum lot‑size approaches in upcoming public meetings.
The Bastrop City Council voted unanimously Jan. 28 to adopt second‑reading amendments to the city’s B3 (building‑block) code that revise lot‑occupation and building‑type standards. The amendments are part of a broader effort to update the code to reflect current development pressures and to clarify standards for infill and redevelopment.
Key action and context: The ordinance (second reading) updates Section 6.5 (building standards per place type) and Section 6.3 (lot standards) in the B3 code. Council voted to adopt the ordinance on second reading without adding a specific square‑foot cap for accessory dwelling units (ADUs); however, councilmembers and public commenters asked staff to draft follow‑up changes for Planning & Zoning review.
Public comment and council concerns: Resident Pablo Serna, who said he lives at 1104 Hill Street, urged limits on ADUs to preserve single‑family character. He recommended a 400‑square‑foot maximum and a minimum lot size (example: 5,000 sq. ft.) for ADU eligibility. Several council members said those ideas should be studied in the forthcoming public meetings and P&Z discussions; Councilmember Plunkett and others said they preferred to approve the current amendments and then route ADU‑specific caps through the public process rather than delay the second reading.
Outcome and next steps: The ordinance passed unanimously. Council directed staff to take ADU sizing and lot‑size limit concepts to Planning & Zoning and to the public open houses already scheduled for code amendments. Any future limits would return to council after P&Z review and public notice.
Ending: The adopted changes take effect per the ordinance schedule; staff will schedule ADU/lot‑size options for public hearings and Planning & Zoning consideration.
