The Joplin city council at their meeting Monday night approved a special use permit for a short-term rental, at the same time city officials are working on a new ordinance for such properties. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.

At city council meetings in the past month or so council members have heard from outspoken Joplin residents who are against furthering opening up the city to short-term or AirBnB style rentals. By a 6 to 3 vote council members did just that Monday night with tighter restrictions than previous short-term rentals.

The rental located at 416 S. Florida was granted a year special use permit. Councilman Gary Shaw spoke Monday night, he’s skeptical about opening up more short-term rentals in Joplin. “I think we need to draw the line somewhere. I think these BnB’s not only intrude into neighborhoods I think they also take business away from our hotels and motels who have invested in our community.” No more than four people can stay at the residence for a period of up to 90 days. For 89 9 KRPS, I’m Fred Fletcher-Fierro