Council delays short‑term rentals decision, asks for permit language and second reading

Feb 13, 2026

After hearing public‑safety concerns about a prior large party, Macedonia councilors paused action on Ordinance 86 (short‑term rentals) and asked the law department to draft permitting language and coordinate with fire and building staff for a second reading.

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President Garbus opened debate on Ordinance 86, a proposed chapter 7.83 code for short‑term rentals, and invited staff and council feedback. Council members said they wanted workable enforcement tools but were split on whether to prohibit short‑term rentals outright or permit them with conditions. "Hudson has a really in‑depth ordinance…you have to have someone that lives within 10 minutes or 10 miles, as a contact," a council member said, citing another city's licensing model.

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