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Council backs study to ease restrictions on small coffee shops in residential areas
Summary
Council advanced a resolution directing staff to analyze barriers to neighborhood coffee shops, cafes and coffee trucks in residential areas; councilmembers framed it as a community‑building step while some speakers criticized the timing amid budget concerns.
Austin — The Austin City Council included a resolution on Oct. 9 directing the city manager to analyze ways to minimize barriers for small coffee shops, cafes and coffee trucks in residential areas and to consider Land Development Code amendments if needed.
The resolution (Item 24) drew both support and criticism during public testimony. Supporters and several councilmembers framed the item as a tool to build walkable…
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