Planning Commission votes 5–1 to recommend removing short-term rentals from R1 and R2

Aug 13, 2026

The Townsend Planning Commission voted 5–1 to recommend that the Board of Commissioners remove short-term rentals from R1 and R2 zoning districts, following public comment and extended commissioner debate over grandfathering, legal risk and community character.

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The Townsend Planning Commission voted 5–1 to recommend that the Board of Commissioners remove short-term rentals from R1 and R2 zoning districts. Mr. McIntosh moved the recommendation and a commissioner seconded; after debate about grandfathering and legal exposure the commission approved forwarding the draft ordinance to the City Commission.

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