Short-term rental regulation citywide
Summary
Tourist homes are only allowed in a few zoning districts outside the downtown Special Area Plan, with a 1,200-foot spacing requirement, and a large portion of the city west of the bayous prohibits them entirely. Board members used this application to push for stronger citywide standards, like exterior owner-contact placards and fire-safety rules, possibly via a future ordinance.
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Last discussed Jan 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Short-term rentals are seen by supporters as helping fund maintenance of historic properties and boosting downtown business.
Property owners near downtown who want to rent historic homes, plus local businesses that benefit from visitor spending.
Neighbors concerned about parking, noise, and enforcement gaps bear the risk if conditions aren't monitored.
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Related development
Tourist Home — 200 Grand Boulevard (Application 25-92, Stanley)
The home would host up to six guests with four parking spaces on site, a block from downtown and Spring Bayou. Neighbors would rely on posted rules and a 24-hour contact for complaints.
Tourist Home Conditional Use, 200 Grand Boulevard
The home can now host visitors for stays of six weeks or less, capped at six people and four cars, with quiet hours and a local contact responsible for problems. Other tourist homes must now be at least 1,200 feet away.
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