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Roswell council advances short-term rental licensing and inspection requirement
Summary
The Roswell mayor and council voted unanimously to advance an ordinance requiring business licenses, fire inspections and a 24/7 local contact for short-term rental operators, with implementation and enforcement phased in through 2026.
The Roswell mayor and council on Tuesday advanced an ordinance that would require anyone operating a short‑term rental inside city limits to obtain a business (occupational) tax certificate, pass a fire inspection and provide a local owner or agent contact available 24/7.
The measure aims to address neighborhood nuisance complaints and safety concerns while creating a mechanism for inspection and enforcement. Mayor Kurt Wilson moved the item forward and the council passed it unanimously.
Council member Sarah Beeson, who brought the matter forward, said the intent is “not to necessarily curtail short term rental units at this point in time” but to ensure safety after reports of…
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