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Gainesville council approves special‑use permit for short‑term rental at 300 S. Commerce
Summary
The City of Gainesville voted 6‑0 March 3 to grant a special‑use permit allowing a short‑term rental at 300 S. Commerce (PID 3137). The public hearing drew no speakers; Councilmember Gary Sutton led motions to suspend charter procedures and to adopt the ordinance.
The Gainesville City Council voted unanimously March 3 to adopt an ordinance granting a special‑use permit to operate a short‑term rental at the property commonly known as 300 S. Commerce (PID 3137) in the Single Family (SF‑2) zoning district.
Mayor Tommy Moore opened a public hearing on the request; no members of the public addressed the council. Councilmember Gary Sutton moved to close the public hearing; the motion carried 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. During the ordinance consideration, Sutton moved to suspend charter procedures as part of the item’s consideration. That motion carried 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Sutton then moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Linda Lewis seconded and the ordinance passed by a 6‑0 vote.
The ordinance grants a special‑use permit allowing short‑term rental activity at the specified address within the SF‑2 district. The council record lists no public conditions or amendments attached to the approval. The council’s action followed a public hearing and routine motion and vote; there is one vacant council seat noted in the meeting roster.
The council adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
