If I live in a single family home within a predominantly single family area what changes will I see with the adoption of Code SMTX?

Single family homes within predominantly single family areas will remain substantially unchanged with the exception of the two items identified below:

  1.  Accessory dwelling units are permitted when all of the following standards are met:
    • The property owner lives on the lot;
    • There is room on the lot to provide an additional parking space behind the main house; and
    • The accessory unit does not exceed 1,000 square feet or half the size of the main house whichever is less.
  2.  Rental Registration is required for all single family dwellings or accessory dwellings that are not owner occupied

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1. Why were Neighborhood Districts created?
2. Where are the new neighborhood zoning districts located?
3. If I live in a single family home within a predominantly single family area what changes will I see with the adoption of Code SMTX?
4. What are neighborhood districts?