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Council updates hotel definitions and meeting‑space requirements in zoning code

2793617 · March 24, 2025
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Summary

Council approved amendments to Chapter 39 of the zoning code to split the generic "hotel/motel" definition into "limited service" and "full service" hotels and to require minimum room counts and meeting‑space square footage.

Palestine City Council approved an amendment to the zoning code (Chapter 39) that separates the former "hotel/motel" definition into two categories — limited service and full service — and establishes minimum guestroom counts and meeting-space requirements for each category.

Cassie (city staff) explained the revisions: the limited service hotel definition will require at least 90 guest rooms and a minimum of…

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