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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to make short-term rentals (STR) an accessory use and to repeal existing STR regulations. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Development Services FY25 budget includes funding for related contracts. Related to Items #40 and #41.
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Development Services Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact. The Development Services Department secured funding through the FY25 budget process to obtain contracts with 3rd-party vendors to assist with the licensing process and enforcement process.
Prior Council Action:
December 7, 2023 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20231207-001, directing the Manager to propose holistic changes to the City's existing STR regulations, on Council Member Pool's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 9-2 vote with Council Members Alison Alter and Kelly voting nay.
December 8, 2022 - Council approved Resolution No. 20221208-064 directing the Manager to prepare an amendment to City Code that makes it unlawful for a person to collect or receive a fee from unlicensed short-term rental operators on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 10-1 vote with Council Member Kelly voting nay.
For More Information:
Daniel Word, Assistant Director, (512) 974-6559, Daniel.Word@austintexas.gov; Michael Harrington, Division Manager, (512) 974-6460, Michael.Harrington@austintexas.gov.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
February 11, 2025 - Planning Commission recommended and adopted additional recommendations related to regulating STRs.
Additional Backup Information:
If approved, the ordinance will amend City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) to make short-term rentals (STR) an accessory use to all residential uses in all zoning districts with a valid STR license. This ordinance also proposes amendments to City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) to repeal all other existing STR provisions.
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