RETIREMENT HOUSING USE.
Austin City Code § 25-2-777
in effect§ 25-2-777 - RETIREMENT HOUSING USE.
(A) This subsection applies to a retirement housing use.
(B) The following are required for a retirement housing use:
(1) doors wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs in the areas normally open to residents;
(2) ramps or elevators wherever steps are located in all areas normally open to residents;
(3) structurally mounted grab bars around showers, tubs, and toilets;
(4) emergency signal facilities located three to four feet above floor level in individual units and designed to register a signal that is continuously monitored at the property, a fire station, or a location that provides public emergency services;
(5) electrical outlets located at least 24 inches above floor level;
(6) cooking facilities without open flames;
(7) nonskid floors or low pile carpeting in all areas normally open to residents;
(8) lever handles on doors and plumbing fixtures;
(9) windows placed that allow occupants views of the outside while seated; and
(10) anti-scalding devices on showers, bathtubs, and sinks.
(C) A retirement housing (small site) use in an SF-3 district must be at least 300 feet from other retirement housing (small site) uses. The distance is measured from lot line to lot line.
(D) The owner of a retirement housing use shall register the use with the Austin Housing Authority and other local agencies that provide housing assistance to elderly or physically handicapped persons.
Source: Sections 13-2-259; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 990520-38; Ord. 031211-11.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_CUSDERE_ART4ADRECEUS_SPARESPUS_S25-2-777REHOUSFetched: 10/27/2026