Columbia council advances short‑term rental zoning amendment after hours of public comment After hours of testimony from homeowners, hosts and neighborhood groups, Columbia City Council voted to advance a text amendment that would restrict new short‑term rentals in most residential areas and allow them in commercial and major arterial corridors, with council directing legal staff to refine owner‑occupied exceptions.

Columbia City Council is moving to restrict short-term rentals in residential areas, sparking a heated debate over community safety versus homeowner income.

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Columbia City Council Discusses Zoning Changes and Approves Public Art Project Council addresses neighborhood concerns on short-term rentals and initiates public peace pole project.

Columbia City Council is tackling the heated debate over short-term rentals while championing a new public art project to promote peace in the community.

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