City works to balance Hutto’s rapid growth

As Hutto grows, city officials said they face challenges in streamlining the city’s development process. A newer zoning option, called SmartCode, is being used by Hutto for the first time in a development named Brooklands. On Oct. 20, the City Council approved Brooklands’ rezoning, which allows high-density residential with a mandatory mix of commercial and parks. The 161.8-acre property at the southeast corner of CR 137 and FM 1660 South, will likely include 608 houses—built in six phases—16 acres of commercial property and 14 acres of pocket parks and open space. Developers are expected to review a preliminary plat with […]

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