Friends Like These

Austin Neighborhoods Council prez says FAN and ANC values are in conflict

"...over ADUs – and more recently, stricter regulation of short-term rentals – is no coincidence, as the "Friends" groups..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...launch a pilot program for enhanced code enforcement of short-term rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods, focusing on over-occupancy, noise..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Speed Limit?

City government: Rebuilt in two weeks

"...Issues workshop – a monster, including Code Compliance, ADUs, short-term rentals, stealth dorms, parking, etc. – was pushed back..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Council's Work Is Never Done

A recap of last week's City Council action

"...It might have seemed that the fate of short-term rentals was the only item on last week's City..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Steam Still Rising From STRs

Residential short-term rentals get the go-ahead from City Council

"...input, heated controversy, and unfortunate detours into not-so-low-grade xenophobia, short-term rentals have officially been given the go-ahead in Austin...."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Headlines

"...business – along with ongoing barn-burners like districting and short-term rentals...."

July 6, 2012 News Feature

The End of STR 2s?

"...to approve a set of regulations for Type 2 short-term rentals (STRs) – non-owner-occupied rental homes – after lengthy..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The End of STR 2s?

Council approves phasing out Type 2 short-term rentals by 2022

"...to approve a set of regulations for Type 2 short-term rentals (STRs), non-owner occupied rental homes, after lengthy debate...."

Feb. 24, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Let's Face the Music

Ring in the New Year with a marathon Council meeting

"...full of hot-button business – transportation network company regs, short-term rental regs, planned unit development zoning, parkland dedication fees,..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...but they're still working up proposed new regs for short-term rentals, focused on "party houses" and a moratorium on..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature

Headlines

"...burgeoning with potential: the return of the argument over short-term rentals (see "There Goes the Neighborhood"); the meter still..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature

Top 10 City Council Stories

"...reflect a greater range of public priorities. 2) Selling Short..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Trash Talking

More recycling and composting is about to take place in Austin

"...enough hot water over his department's bumbling ways concerning short-term rental licensing and regulation, now there's this: The 2015..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

New Council, Old Issues

Council closes spring meetings with a heavy agenda

"...to its charter revision discussion – which also includes term length, shifting election dates, and other matters – especially..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Farewell to STRADUTNC

With a decision made on STRs, perhaps we can move on to other things?

"...pass a package of restrictions on commercial Type 2 short term rentals – including a permanent moratorium on new..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Taking It to Committee

Council members talk TNC and STR regulation

"...– to which Kitchen responded that threats should not determine city policy, and public safety shouldn’t be sacrificed to..."

Oct. 28, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Night Moves

Council moves on STRs, Springdale Farm, and budget

"...• Approved a resolution initiating revised regulations of short-term rentals, especially aimed at “Type 2” commercial rentals and..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...residents prompted parks staff to pull the agenda item shortly before Tuesday's meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board...."

May 25, 2012 News Feature

Does Anybody Want the Warren Wildlife Gallery in Bouldin Creek?

Rick Warren's indoor safari brings turmoil to the South Austin neighborhood

"...to a trio of complaints that year regarding potential short-term rental activity, home occupation, and trash accumulation; each was..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Texas Hammer

Gov. Greg Abbott and cronies feasted on cities in 2017

"...regarding ridesharing; affordable housing; heritage tree safeguards; bag bans; short-term rentals; and LGBTQ protections. "This is Austin-bashing on steroids,"..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...lightened by using Tuesday's work session to wrestle with short-term rental regs and a number of briefings. Among other..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature

Council: Show Us Your Backside

No City Council meeting this week, but boards and committees offer proposals

"...the era of Citizens United) is yet to be determined (see "Just How Super Is Your PAC?" Oct. 31,..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: And on the Seventh Day ...

City planning never stops

"...fines totaling more than $1 million to eight other short-term rental websites," according to the Portland Tribune...."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Let the Sun Shine In!

Council buys solar, supports Planned Parenthood, fingerprints TNCs

"...also summed up the debate in stark and personal terms: “As probably the oldest person sitting on this dais,”..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council: Not Speed-Readers

Council awaits a nearly 90-item agenda on Thursday

"...the Grove at Shoal Creek Planned Unit Development and short-term rental regulations, were postponed until another time...."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Paralysis by Committee

STRs: One minus two proving to be a difficult concept

"...subtitled last week's column "Cutting through the bullshit on Short-Term Rentals," but unfortunately, a 10-hour Planning and Neighborhoods Committee..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Aug. 13: In the Zone Again

Council plays musical chairs, because what else do they have to do?

"...At last Thursday's meeting, Council members drew lots to determine a new, shuffled seating arrangement on the dais –..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...But the hot-button topic is likely to be commercial short-term rentals. See "Council: If This Is Thursday, the Public..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

No Doldrums Here: Council Rumbles Into August

Some 120 items bring City Council back in full force

"...to be contentious is the continuing consideration of the short-term rental ordinance, which passed 5-2 last month on first..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 27-Feb. 3

"...PUBLIC FORUM: SHORT-TERM RENTALS Discuss concerns about the short-term rental properties popping..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature

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