MIDDLE HOUSING ZONING "Middle Housing" is a new zoning classification adopted by the City on October 27, 2022 ( Ordinance #2022-4399 ). This classification was created to: Accommodate an ever-growing student population, Acknowledge the reality of what was already happening in some neighborhoods, and Provide protection to other neighborhoods from incompatible housing types (Ag Shacks, etc.). This post will answer a number of questions about Middle Housing Zoning to help you un

SHARED HOUSING STRUCTURE CLASSIFICATION In the late 1990's and early 2000's, developers and investors figured out that a lot of money can be made with over-occupancy and that enforcement by the city was difficult. They then began building what are commonly known as "Ag Shacks" (The name of one of the early companies that promoted these structures.) or "stealth dorms." These structures replace traditional homes and are not suited for any other purpose than rental, unlike tradi

"Stealth Dorm" is a catch-all term for any house in a residential neighborhood that is occupied by four or more unrelated individuals. In the case of College Station, those individuals are usually college students. The negative effects of stealth dorms on neighborhoods are discussed elsewhere on CSANs web site, but there may be some confusion about what exactly constitutes a "stealth dorm." They come in at least four different types, each with their own negative effects on ne