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Council reviews draft short‑term rental permit; asks staff for definitions, enforcement plan
Summary
City council members on a routinely scheduled meeting reviewed a draft ordinance to permit and regulate short‑term rentals (STRs) in New Franklin, including a proposed $250 application fee, proof of $1,000,000 liability coverage, annual fire inspection and local contact information for 24/7 complaint response.
City council members on a routinely scheduled meeting reviewed a draft ordinance to permit and regulate short‑term rentals (STRs) in New Franklin, including a proposed $250 application fee, proof of $1,000,000 liability coverage, annual fire inspection and local contact information for 24/7 complaint response.
The draft set basic operational rules and application requirements: a site and floor plan, identification of other STRs owned by the applicant in town, proof of insurance and a local contact who can respond to complaints. It would limit occupancy to two people per bedroom plus two additional persons (with minors treated separately) and prohibit on‑site advertising signage, recreational vehicles and special events such as weddings. The draft also proposes that permits expire each January 31 and be renewed annually.
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