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STR hearings begin this Thursday
Monday, August 10, 2015 by Elizabeth Pagano
This Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a hearing on short-term rentals and proposed amendments to the ordinance. Though it remains unclear how much public comment will be allowed, the city manager will report recommendations to Council. After that, the discussion moves to the Planning and Neighborhoods Council Committee for public comment on Aug. 17. The matter then returns to Council on Aug. 20.
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