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Commission approves short‑term rental permit for 209 Equestrian Drive despite neighbor objections

Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission · August 12, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved a specific‑use permit to allow a short‑term rental at 209 Equestrian Drive, finding the property meets off‑street parking requirements; multiple neighbors voiced concerns about parking, neighborhood character and distance to the emergency contact.

The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission approved a specific‑use permit allowing a short‑term rental at 209 Equestrian Drive after a staff presentation and public comment. Staff said the three‑bedroom house has approximately 1,696 square feet, the property has two off‑street parking spaces (staff noted a maximum of three is available but the applicant limits use to two), and an emergency contact is listed at about 10.2 miles away.

Caleb, presenting the staff report, told…

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