AUSTIN, Texas -- This November, Austin voters will decide whether to require votes on land development code rewrites like CodeNEXT.

A district judge made the decision Monday.

Earlier this year, thousands of people signed a petition asking that Austinites get a chance to vote on land development and zoning. The city of Austin argued Texas law prohibited zoning from going through the election process.

However, the petitioners argued it was about protecting democracy.

Continuing coverage:

• Judge to decide CodeNEXT election
• CodeNEXT opponents, supporters gather at Austin City Hall
• Group sues city, calling for vote on CodeNEXT
• City Council to hold public hearings ahead of CodeNEXT vote
• CodeNEXT Draft 3 concerns Austin home builders
• Council members want drastic change for CodeNEXT