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Miami County planners debate proposed short-term rental, bed-and-breakfast rules; no action taken
Summary
Commissioners discussed a staff draft to permit short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfasts in residential districts with registration, an initial safety inspection and limits on occupants and events. The item was a discussion; commissioners requested edits and will hold a public hearing next month.
Miami County planning staff presented a draft ordinance Oct. 7 that would add rules for short-term rentals (STRs) and revise bed-and-breakfast (B&B) standards. The Planning Commission discussed the draft at length but took no final action; staff will publish a public hearing and return the item next month for formal consideration.
Staff said the draft aims to treat STRs and B&Bs consistently where possible while preserving key differences. Among proposals discussed:
- Allow STRs and B&Bs as permitted uses in residential zoning districts if they meet Article 14 conditions; retain B&Bs as a conditional use in certain commercial districts. - Limit short-term- rental occupancy to the building's safe occupancy (staff cited a commonly used building-code ceiling of 10 occupants for structures in the R-3 occupancy…
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