The City of Round Rock is reevaluating the downtown mixed-use zoning districts to ensure they meet the needs and preferences of the Round Rock community today.
It has been over 10 years since City Council adopted mixed-use zoning districts downtown. The zoning districts are intended to implement the 2010 Downtown Master Plan’s vision to create a thriving downtown featuring a viable mix of retail, dining, entertainment, residential and public spaces in a walkable and historically sensitive environment.
To contact Planning staff about this project. please email us at downtownzoning@roundrocktexas.gov.
Project Area
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To see the status of current downtown development projects, see this map: Downtown Developments.
Existing Downtown Mixed-Use Districts
- MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core): One-to-three story buildings designed to complement, but not imitate, the Downtown Historic District. Primary uses are retail, restaurant, and entertainment, with limited residential and office on upper floors.
- MU-2 (Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density): A wider variety of building types and combinations of commercial, office and residential uses, including many housing types, including apartments, houses, live-work spaces, and accessory units.
- MU-L (Mixed-Use Limited): A variety of residential uses and limited commercial and office uses, with buildings designed to complement the existing neighborhood of single-family houses, many of them historic.
StoryMap
Creating a Thriving Town Center: the revitalization of downtown Round Rock has been a long-term investment and priority for the city.
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Project Timeline
The first step was gathering public input prior to proposing amendments to the zoning districts.
Public Outreach Summary:
- 2024 Community Survey: Biennial city-wide sample survey; included 3 questions related to downtown.
- Downtown Business Survey: survey available to downtown businesses in September 2024
- Downtown Developer Roundtable: Round table discussion with local developers with projects in downtown Round Rock.
- 10/29: Downtown Zoning Open House at the Library: all property owners, business owners, residents and tenants invited to participate.
- Open House Survey
- Visual Preference Survey Activity
- Informational Open House display boards are posted here (pdf). Input exercises will be available at the open house.
December 4 City Council Pre-Retreat presentation included a public input summary with main takeaways listed below:
- Maintain historic character and small-town feel
- Ensure pedestrian oriented
- Have more retail and diverse dining options with outdoor/gathering spaces
- Need streetscape improvements, lighting, shade, on-street parking
Draft proposed ordinance amendment presentation: Over the next few months staff will prepare proposed ordinance amendments for presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Adoption of the amendment(s) will include public hearings and will likely take place in late spring 2025.
Photos from October 29 Open House:
