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Commission approves three short-term rental permits amid neighbor concern

Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission · December 8, 2025
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Summary

The Waxahachie commission approved three specific-use permits for short-term rentals (ZDC1372025, ZDC1442025, ZDC1652025). Supporters cited strict rules and property improvements; opponents said STRs change neighborhood character and raise safety concerns.

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of three specific-use permits allowing short-term rental (STR) uses in single-family zoning districts during its Dec. 8 meeting.

Staff presented each case with property details and public-notice letters. For 105 Indian Court (ZDC1372025) staff noted the 3-bedroom, 1,340 sq ft property has three off-street parking spaces and zero nuisance calls to the Waxahachie Police Department in the prior 12 months; staff reported 0 letters of support and three letters of…

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