City Council considers rezoning of downtown area

New permit requirements discussed for some property owners, short-term rentals
City Manager Troy Hill explains his rationale for offering new ordinances that would require an annual permit fee from some local property owners, such as those with short-term rentals. Hill said his intention is to generate additional revenue for the Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
City Manager Troy Hill explains his rationale for offering new ordinances that would require an annual permit fee from some local property owners, such as those with short-term rentals. Hill said his intention is to generate additional revenue for the Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

On Monday night, the Lampasas City Council and new City Manager Troy Hill discussed potential ordinances that could be adopted along with new fees for some property owners.

The council discussed short-term rentals, vacant buildings, substandard properties, downtown overlay zoning and parkland dedication.

One new ordinance would require the owner of a short-term rental property to acquire a permit an…