Council adopts zoning amendment to regulate build-to-rent developments

The council approved a zoning text amendment to classify build-to-rent (BTR) developments as a conditional use in single-family residential districts, requiring public hearings and other guardrails rather than banning the use. Mr. O'Neal explained the draft is not a ban, saying "build to rent is the idea that a developer comes in, puts in a whole bunch of homes. They never go up for sale." He told the council the ordinance was revised after a month of feedback from developers and builders.