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Hollywood Park bans short-term rentals Hollywood Park City Council on Nov. 14 unan- imously approved the city zoning commission’s recommended ban on short-term rentals, citing residents’ concerns about public safety, commu- nity spirit and property values. What happened Council in August began pursuing a prohibition on Airbnbs and similar ventures, responding to a rising number of residents’ complaints about noise, trac and parking at active short-term rentals. Residents have also said they feel short-term rentals pose a risk to local public safety, homeown- ers’ property values and to the town’s single-fam- ily residential zoning rules, ocials said. City leaders said Hollywood Park has six known short-term rentals, but some are owned by corpo- rate interests. Until recently, the city could only address
Mayor Nirenberg seeks talk of potential charter amendments San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is asking the city’s charter review commission mem- bers to discuss potential amendments voters may weigh in the November 2024 election. In a nutshell Nirenberg on Nov. 14 asked the reconsti- tuted 15-member commission to examine nine topics, including whether to extend mayoral and/or City Council terms from two to four years, and possibly increasing the number of single-member council districts to better reect the city’s current and future population growth projections. Nirenberg said he hopes the commission will complete its work and submit recommen- dations to the council by June 14.
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What is a short-term rental • An STR is deined as all or part of a property rented to anyone who does not have the right to possess or use the property for a minimum of 30 straight days. About the ban • The ban does not affect leasebacks, where a home seller leases the house back from the purchaser. • Short-term rental operators must fully comply with the ban within six months—by May 14—of the council’s ordinance approval.
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complaints about short-term rentals through rules covering nuisance or code violations. City Secretary Patrick Aten said 200 property owners reported they supported the ban, with 19 others reporting they opposed it.
HEALTHY TIPS
As holiday festivities are near, Metro Health is encouraging the community to stay healthy while preparing for the upcoming celebrations and family gatherings. • Balance your meals. Make everyday a celebration by eating well and feeling great! • Ensure food safety. Make sure all meals are safe to eat to avoid food poisioning. • Stay up to date with routine vaccinations. For the first time ever, vaccines are available for all three major fall and winter respiratory diseases-flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
• Stay home if you feel sick. To avoid spreading viruses to others, consider skipping gatherings, especially if individuals who are at risk will be present.
For more information visit, SanAntonio.gov/Health
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