Diplomatic victory for short term rentals in Wimberley

A grueling two-hour debate on the future of short term rentals (STRs) in Wimberley ended in a diplomatic victory for proponents and critics alike.

It now sets the stage for Wimberley’s city council to consider a new STR ordinance with caveats. 

On April 12, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended 6-1 to approve changes to the STR ordinance with the amendment to remove the annual Conditional Use Permit renewal process. That process could have added a yearly fee of up to $500. Commissioner Craig Reitz was the dissenting vote.