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910 Sam Hill Street Short-Term Rental Conditional Use Permit

At a glance

  • What: A request for a short-term rental conditional use permit near the Cox Drive property.
  • Where it stands: The council denied the permit unanimously at its regular meeting on October 8.

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2026-10-08 - City Council Work Session

Staff presented a similar request with the same three recommended conditions as the Cox Drive case. It drew one letter of support and eight opposed, about 9.72% of the 200-foot notification area, below the supermajority threshold, so five votes would suffice to approve. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. No vote at the work session.

2026-10-08 - City Council

Ordinance 2026-278, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 910 Sam Hill Street in the R-6 single-family district, was denied unanimously. The applicant said there had been no complaints since the rental opened in March and offered conditions; three neighbors opposed, citing proximity to MacArthur High School and neighborhood safety.

2026-10-05 - Planning and Zoning Commission

Hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2026-278-CUP. The owner inherited the home, rented it short-term for about six months at 75 to 80 percent occupancy, and was slow to register after city letters. A neighbor opposed it citing the school behind the street, strangers coming and going and safety. Commissioners cited the family-friendly character of the street and the school. The Commission recommended denial 9-0; Council voted October 8.

2026-10-05 - Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session

Staff recommended approval with the same three conditions; one support and eight opposed letters.