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Council updates zoning code to permit short‑term rentals in selected commercial districts
Summary
Council approved updates to the zoning ordinance to allow short‑term rentals in specified C‑1 and C‑2 commercial zoning districts, with staff noting regulations and definitions were clarified; a resident raised enforcement and compliance concerns.
The Weatherford City Council approved an update to the zoning ordinance that allows short‑term rentals in specified commercial zoning districts (C‑1 and C‑2) and clarifies related definitions and sections. Planning staff recommended the change and the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval on Dec. 10.
Scott McDonald presented the amendments as cleanup and clarification to allow existing and future single‑family dwellings located within certain commercial districts to be used as short‑term rentals where permitted. During the public hearing Lynn Favor (2126 Timber Cove Court) asked about enforcement and compliance, noting problems during prior rollouts: "It's really about that compliance that was really kind of sketchy last time." Council members said a follow‑up on compliance is scheduled for a future meeting and then voted to approve the ordinance (motion by Luke Williams; second by Zach Smith).
Council and staff emphasized that the ordinance does not change density or proximity limits that may still apply and that applications would still be reviewed under the zoning code and enforcement processes in place.
