Short-term rental changes up for discussion

On Wednesday evening, the San Marcos Neighborhood Enhancement Department hosted a public meeting regarding changes in the city’s short-term rental ordinance at the San Marcos Public Library. 

Previously, other meetings were hosted to gather input from neighborhood residents. Wednesday night’s meeting was geared toward short-term rental owners. Greg Carr, Director of Neighborhood Enhancement, led the meeting with a presentation on the ordinance changes and recommendations from the city council. 

Regarding council-mandated orders, all short-term rentals must be owner-occupied. Neighborhood notifications will also be required and sent out to notify residents within 400 feet of the short-term rental that one is located close by.