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Council approves conditional use permit for non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental at Rhodes Lane; public raises concerns about STR concentration

July 17, 2025 | Wimberley City, Hays County, Texas


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Council approves conditional use permit for non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental at Rhodes Lane; public raises concerns about STR concentration
The City Council approved an application for a conditional use permit (CUP25‑009) to allow operation of a non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental (STR‑2) at a property on Rhodes Lane, with two conditions added by Planning & Zoning: the permit is limited to the existing single manufactured dwelling on the acre‑sized parcel and maximum occupancy is limited to six guests. Nathan Glazier, assistant city manager and director of development, presented the staff summary and said the application was properly noticed and that Planning & Zoning recommended approval with those two conditions.The public hearing drew multiple comments. One resident said she was neutral on the specific application but expressed concern about cumulative STR approvals and asked whether the city has a cap or plan for concentration of short‑term rentals in residential neighborhoods. The Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee chair (and other commenters) urged the council to consider a moratorium or additional restrictions on STRs in certain neighborhoods to protect city resources and preserve residential character. The applicant stated she purchased the property in October, intends to keep the site and eventually build a primary residence there, and plans to remove on‑site storage containers.The council voted to approve the conditional use permit as presented with the two conditions recommended by Planning & Zoning; the motion carried by voice vote.Nut graf: The council approved the CUP with limits on occupancy and structure count, but public comment reiterated broader community concerns about rising STR density in residential neighborhoods and asked the council to consider policy changes such as caps or moratoria. Ending: Staff will process the CUP with the attached conditions and the council signaled interest in reviewing STR policy in a future agenda item.

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