Planning commission tables short-term rental code changes after hours of debate

Apr 4, 2025

The Athens‑Clarke County Planning Commission on April 3 paused consideration of a three‑part package of short‑term rental code amendments — after hours of public comment, staff presentations and legal explanation about an investment “relief valve” and a proposed extension to a two‑year sunset for legal nonconforming STRs.

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After more than three hours of public testimony and discussion on April 3, the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission voted to table a package of proposed text amendments to the county's short-term rental (STR) ordinance.

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