Senate Bill would open door to more multifamily units
Mayor says bill could challenge Georgetown’s historic district
An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
One of Governor Greg Abbott’s priority bills this legislative session is Senate Bill 840, which would allow multifamily housing to be built in areas with commercial, industrial or mixed-use zoning.
Additionally, through the proposed bill, the multifamily buildings wouldn’t have to meet city building code requirements for parking or meet historical or design standards, and would have no height…
