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Residents urge keeping short-term rentals as Tower schedules Planning and Zoning public hearing
Summary
Several residents spoke in favor of maintaining short-term rentals in Tower; Clerk/Treasurer Michael Schultz said Planning and Zoning will hold a public hearing soon to collect input, and council took no action at the meeting.
During the public-comment period, residents Rachel Lockett and Brenda Broten told the council they favor preserving short-term rental allowances in the City of Tower. Other commenters, including Don and Jo Miller, urged the council to permit two sheds at Hoodoo Point for seasonal campers; Richard Swanson requested clearer rules for sheds at Hoodoo Point Campground.
Clerk/Treasurer Michael Schultz later reported that Planning and Zoning will schedule a public hearing to obtain broader public input on short-term rentals. The council did not take formal action on short-term-rental policy at this meeting.
Why it matters: Short-term rental policy affects property owners, hosts, long-term housing availability and neighborhood character. The scheduled Planning and Zoning public hearing creates a formal opportunity for residents to present opinions and for the city to gather evidence before any ordinance or regulation is proposed.
What’s next: Planning and Zoning will hold the public hearing; council will consider any proposed ordinance or regulatory changes following that public process.
