City of Leon Valley officials presented proposed amendments to the city’s short‑term rental ordinance at the council’s Aug. 19 meeting, but council members agreed to keep the existing 200‑foot spacing and bring a revised draft back for action at the Sept. 2 meeting.

Dr. Crystal Caldera, city manager, said staff had been asked to add a definition of “block face,” raise the minimum distance required between short‑term rentals from 200 to 300 feet, and increase the registration fee from $25 to $200. She also noted the item was on a first reading required by the city charter, meaning no final vote would be taken that night.

The council then went into executive session under Texas Local Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with the city attorney. After reconvening, a council member recommended striking the proposed change to the distance requirement and keeping the existing 200‑foot standard; the council directed staff to place the amended ordinance on the Sept. 2 agenda for further consideration. Caldera and legal staff confirmed the other proposed changes in the packet — the block‑face definition and the fee increase — remain under consideration.

Why it matters: Short‑term rental spacing and registration fees affect neighbors’ proximity to nightly rentals and the city’s regulatory revenue. The council’s decision to return the item after attorney consultation keeps the existing distance standard in place while the city’s legal and policy review continues.

Discussion vs. decision: The Aug. 19 session was a first reading and legal consultation; no final ordinance was adopted. The council made a direction to retain the 200‑foot spacing pending the Sept. 2 follow‑up; the registration fee increase and the block‑face definition remain proposed amendments to be resolved at a future meeting.

Next steps: The item will appear on the Sept. 2 agenda for further action and possible final reading.