(A) The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard the life, health, safety, welfare, and property of the occupants of residential dwelling units, the neighbors of said occupants, and the general public, through the registration and regulation of short term rentals and bed and breakfast properties and to ensure the collection and payment of hotel occupancy taxes.
(B) The intent of this chapter is to preserve the neighborhood character of residential subdivisions within the City of Harker Heights and to minimize adverse impacts to residential subdivisions caused by STR and B&B properties.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 1-10-23)