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Galveston council approves Harborview rezoning to prohibit new short-term rentals after residents' complaints
Summary
Following public testimony about noise, parking and lewd behavior near a short-term rental, the council approved a petition to rezone the Harborview neighborhood to "RO" (restricted residential), preventing new short-term rentals in the area.
The Galveston City Council unanimously approved a zoning change that will prevent new short-term rental registrations in the Harborview neighborhood on Aug. 28.
The change was requested under the land development regulations provision that permits neighborhoods to petition to disallow short-term rentals (RO zoning). Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval; staff said the petition met the requirements (75% owner-occupied and 75% petitioner participation). For the Harborview request, staff reported 80% owner-occupied dwellings and 80% owner participation.
Residents said the…
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