Yukon council denies special-use permit for short-term rental at 1304 Caitlin Court

The Yukon City Council on Oct. 21 voted to follow the planning commission’s recommendation and deny a special-use permit for a short-term rental at 1304 Caitlin Court.

Libby Ross, who identified herself as the state community leader for Airbnb and the founder of Cohost Oklahoma, spoke on behalf of homeowner Wade Lee and said Lee had sought guidance from the homeowners association before listing the property. Ross said Lee “invested over $30,000 in repairs, furnishing, and professional management” and that a July 8 written response from an HOA official—Debbie Cook—stated, “I don't see anything that prohibits the Airbnb.” Ross urged the council to approve the permit based on that written guidance and the HOA covenants she read aloud to the council.

Ross also argued the HOA’s legacy covenants allow leasing and quoted Section 8.1: “nothing here in should deem to prevent the leasing of any lot from time to time by the owner,” saying that clause allows short-term leasing. She said management practices, not lease length, determine safety and noted she would enforce a two-car limit for the two-bedroom house.

Planning commission members had recommended the council not approve the permit. After hearing Ross and taking public comment, the council voted to follow the planning commission recommendation. The clerk recorded a majority vote against the permit; one council member dissented.

The council did not pass any replacement conditions or direct staff to return with alternative language. The record shows council members debated HOA evidence and community concerns but ultimately deferred to the planning commission’s recommendation.