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Virginia Beach council approves short‑term rental conditional use permit in Oceanfront area over neighbor objections

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Summary

Council approved a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental at 40420 First Street Unit C (District 6) after public testimony from the applicant and a nearby resident who opposed approval because of density and parking concerns. The vote was unanimous.

The Virginia Beach City Council voted to approve a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental at 40420 First Street Unit C in District 6, after hearing a three‑minute statement from the applicant and objections from a nearby homeowner.

The applicant, Craig Dean, told the council he has operated short‑term rentals in the city for years, said the property’s existing short‑term rental (previously approved) has had no complaints, and that he intends to follow all permit requirements including posting a contact sign. "I've never had a complaint," Dean said, describing how he…

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