Bypassing the recommendation from its Planning & Zoning Commission, Wimberley city leaders approved a contentious revision of its short term rental (STRs) ordinance.

By a 4-0 vote, Wimberley’s City Council April 18 approved a recommendation made by Wimberley’s STR committee, which was a body of local residents and STR owners that sought to bring out of compliance STRs into compliance. Council member Allison Davis was absent from the meeting.

One of the most controversial aspects...