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Smithville EDC weighs short‑term rentals, glamping and overlay zoning as alternatives to hotels
Summary
Committee discussed marketing short‑term rentals, potential tiny‑home or glamping approaches within the South Employment Overlay, Army Corps constraints at Smith Fork, and wayfinding/World Cup preparations to attract visitors.
Members of the Smithville Economic Development Committee spent substantial time on Aug. 28 discussing tourism infrastructure and land‑use options to capture visitor spending while acknowledging local constraints.
Committee members noted limited sewer and water infrastructure in some areas, which staff said is a principal barrier to traditional hotel development. As an alternative, members discussed promoting short‑term rentals (STRs) and developing tiny‑home or glamping opportunities, potentially using the South Employment Overlay…
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