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Belton council advances first reading of short‑term rental ordinance after extended debate
Summary
Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to allow regulated short‑term rentals in Old Town Belton and on lots of 3+ acres, amid debate over citywide allowance, enforcement challenges and fees. Staff recommended limited geographic scope; Planning Commission favored citywide allowance.
The Belton City Council advanced a first reading of an ordinance to allow short‑term rentals under new zoning and operational standards, with staff recommending limits to Old Town and properties of three acres or more.
Planning staff told the council the proposed Unified Development Code amendments would allow short‑term rentals by special use permit and add standards addressing location, ownership, registration, inspections, occupancy limits, operational rules and collection of the hotel/motel license tax. “A short term rental is for any residential dwelling unit rented for less than 31 days in the city, which is currently prohibited in the city outside of a hotelmotel,” staff said.
The proposed fee structure…
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