Cedar Park workshop reviews proposed residential zoning amendments covering ADUs and short-term rentals

On Jan. 10, 2026, the Cedar Park City Council convened a special workshop during which Amy Link, Development Services Director, presented proposed zoning amendments for single-family and townhome residential standards that include rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), short-term rentals (STRs) and temporary residential dwellings.

According to the staff overview, the presentation included an "overview of past Zoning amendments and timeline" and introduced specific proposed zoning amendments for ADUs, STRs and temporary dwellings. Amy Link framed the items as updates to existing residential standards rather than immediate policy adoptions; she also reviewed prior amendments and the timeline for proceeding through additional review.

Council members did not take formal votes at the workshop; the session was a discussion-only meeting intended to brief council on policy options and next steps. The staff presentation placed the proposed changes in the context of neighborhood character and enforcement capacity and signaled further ordinance drafting and public engagement would follow before any formal action.

Provenance: Staff presentation and topic introduction in the meeting record were captured in the official transcript: "Amy Link, Dvlp. Services Director, addressed Council regarding:" (SEG 019).