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Columbia council advances short‑term rental enforcement changes after hours of public comment
Summary
After extended public comment from neighbors and operators, Columbia City Council approved first reading of a short‑term rental ordinance focused on stepped‑up enforcement and registration changes; the moratorium remains in place and council members said zoning and other refinements will come before second reading.
Columbia City Council on July 15 approved first reading of an amendment to the city’s short‑term rental regulations, moving forward an enforcement‑focused package after nearly an hour of public comment from residents and rental operators.
The ordinance (item 30, docketed as 2025‑064) would amend chapter 5, article 9 of the code to strengthen enforcement tools and registration processes; councilmembers emphasized the change is the first step and that the existing moratorium on STR approvals remains in place. Mayor Rickman said the council intends to "enhance…
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