Austin City Council voted against an ordinance that would have put CodeNext on November’s ballot.
CodeNext is Austin's controversial effort to update zoning and land-use codes throughout the city, and is expected to dramatically change how things are built in Austin. Many residents want a chance to personally vote on the new regulations — which still haven't been finalized.
Council's vote early Friday morning related to an ordinance proposed by a petition signed by more than 31,000 Austinites…