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Rowlett council weighs stricter short‑term rental rules, staff to draft ordinance
Summary
Residents described repeated problems at short‑term rentals and urged tougher enforcement. Council directed staff to study ordinance options (fees, owner‑occupied distinctions, strike‑out rules) and return with a draft and legal analysis in a few months.
Residents urged the Rowlett City Council on Monday to tighten rules and improve enforcement for short‑term rentals, saying the homes are operating like hotels and degrading neighborhood quality.
Mark Tashic told the council that chimineas and small backyard fires should not be treated the same as 'open burning' and criticized subjective language in the local code. Steve Horowitz described repeated trash, blocked sidewalks and large gatherings at a lakefront rental and said neighbors want clearer responsibilities and disclosure of…
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