Bayport City Council — Transcript
Monday, July 13, 2026
Annexation of parcels owned by Baytown Lane Enterprises LLC
Regulations for Bed and Breakfast Residences
Votes (5)
Consideration of Resolution Approving Annexation of Baytown Lane Enterprises LLC Parcels
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Colleen [0:00] · Seconded by Commissioner Da Roseby (Hal) [0:00]
Matt presented this item as a 'housekeeping' measure to correct an oversight from the original Bay Haven development annexation, where two small parcels were unintentionally excluded. These parcels are now owned by 'the autos' and their annexation will consolidate them with Lot 14, bringing them into compliance with city standards. The Planning Commission found it straightforward, and a public hearing was held with no public input.
Adoption of Resolution Extending Corporate Limits to Include Annexed Parcels
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Katie [0:00] · Seconded by Council member Ethan [0:00]
Following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council moved to officially adopt the resolution that formally extends Bayport's corporate limits to incorporate the previously discussed parcels.
Recommendation for Ordinance Amending Zoning to Record Annexation and Zone Properties
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Colleen [0:00] · Seconded by Commissioner Da Roseby (Hal) [0:00]
Subsequent to the resolution, the Planning Commission considered and recommended approval of an ordinance. This ordinance specifically amends Appendix B zoning section 10 of the Bayport City Council Code to officially record the annexation and assign appropriate zoning to the newly incorporated properties.
Adoption of Ordinance Amending Zoning for Annexed Properties
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Katie [0:00] · Seconded by Council member Orin [0:00]
Following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council proceeded to adopt the ordinance that amends the city's zoning code to formally record the annexation and zone the properties.
Public Hearing on Amendment to Zoning Regulations for Bed and Breakfast Residences
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Colleen [0:00] · Seconded by Commissioner Da Roseby (Hal) [0:00]
Sarah presented the draft ordinance, explaining it was developed due to resident interest and the city's current lack of regulations for B&Bs. The ordinance largely models the existing short-term rental rules. Discussions included city staff's capacity to monitor up to 10 licenses, the rationale for the 10-license cap (which the Mayor clarified as a flexible guideline due to self-regulating market conditions), and the specific wording of provisions like 'unobstructed access' and 'property owner occupied'. Council members also requested clarifications on guest disclosure requirements and penalty structures, which were confirmed to align with the short-term rental ordinance. Staff was directed to make proposed language changes and present a red-lined version for a future meeting.
Notable Quotes (6)
This is actually more of a housekeeping um item um that is a big housekeeping item um in terms of the process. So with the uh Baytown or the Bay Haven development um that Lan Pratt had pursued um there were obviously annexations as part of that a significant number of them with the smaller parcels. Um during that process, two parcels were left off that annexation process.
I think it's straightforward and just cleaning it up. So I think it's in line with what we're supposed to do.
Currently, the city does not have an ordinance for regulating this type of use, which means it is prohibited. With the increase in interest of people seeking vacation rentals and lack of accommodations in the city, the city council held workshop discussions on January 5th and February 2nd to discuss whether to pursue adoption of an ordinance to allow and regulate these type of establishments.
So, with the guidelines as it relates to uh vetting, safety codes, monitoring potential violations, um is the city in a place right now that say we had up to 10 of these. Do they feel comfortable with their current resources being able to help do all these processes or do they see themselves as needing additional support if if this were to continue?
I I do think that there was part of that conversation that indicated that this would probably be self-regulating. Also, there are definitely a very number of limited houses in town that have the capacity to be a bed and breakfast, right? ... So um I think that that will definitely play a role um in the ability for and I don't foresee excuse me us ever reaching that 10 licenses.
I mean, if you look at Still Water, what Stillwater is 17,000 people roughly. How many hotel rooms and VBOS's do they have? Hundreds of rooms. We have zero besides the three short-term rentals we have. So, I don't see a problem with it being at 10. Like you said, we're probably not going to get there anyways, but I hate to put it at five and all of a sudden we're back here two years from now having to change it, wasting a bunch of people's time and money to go back and change it. So, I'd leave it at 10.
Ordinances & Resolutions (13)
The specific resolution considered for annexing two parcels into Bayport.
The foundational legal document of the city, subject to amendment.
The specific section of the city's zoning code amended to record the annexation and zone the properties.
The specific ordinance passed to finalize the annexation process.
The proposed ordinance to allow and regulate bed and breakfast establishments.
An existing ordinance used as a model for drafting the bed and breakfast regulations.
External legal frameworks referenced for consistency in the local ordinance.
A specific section of the draft B&B ordinance regarding unobstructed guest access.
A specific section of the draft B&B ordinance regarding property owner or manager occupancy.
A specific section of the draft B&B ordinance regarding employee limits.
A specific section of the draft B&B ordinance regarding required guest disclosures.
A specific section of the draft B&B ordinance regarding civil penalties and fines.
The document where specific fines for ordinance violations may be listed.