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Council approves non‑owner short‑term rental at 3985 Horizon Road after neighbor concerns
Summary
After public comments and a careful council discussion on proximity to an existing short‑term rental, the Rockwall City Council granted a specific use permit for a non‑owner occupied short‑term rental at 3985 Horizon Road, subject to the city’s STR rules.
The Rockwall City Council unanimously approved a specific use permit on July 21 to allow a non‑owner occupied short‑term rental at 3985 Horizon Road, despite the property being within 1,000 feet of an existing non‑owner occupied STR. The council and staff noted the house sits on Horizon Road adjacent to floodplain lots and that the applicant has an operating history in Rockwall.
Staff told council that City ordinance 24‑10 requires non‑owner occupied STRs to be at least 1,000 feet apart unless the council grants an exception by SUP; the existing STR at…
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