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Gainesville council approves short‑term rental permits, rezoning, park renaming and Oncor franchise in unanimous votes

City of Gainesville City Council · November 4, 2025
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Summary

Council approved two special use permits for short‑term rentals, rezoned a parcel to multi‑family, approved a final plat, renamed Jaycee Park to Kiwanis Park and granted an electric franchise to Oncor, all by 7–0 votes.

The Gainesville City Council on Nov. 4 approved a slate of land‑use and franchise actions, each by unanimous 7–0 votes.

After holding public hearings with no speakers, the council approved special use permits allowing short‑term rentals at 1209 E. Garnett and 1200 Anthony. The council also adopted an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.8035 acres on Field…

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