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Property owner told ADU on lot bars short‑term rentals; city staff recommends long‑term or variance route

2796234 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

A property buyer who intended occasional short-term rentals was advised that an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the lot makes short‑term lodging prohibited under current Laconia rules; staff outlined options including applying for variances or switching to long‑term/seasonal rentals.

A property owner who purchased a home on East Minshore Road and intended to operate short‑term rentals was told by Laconia planning staff that the lot contains an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and current ordinance language prohibits short‑term lodging when an ADU exists on the same parcel.

The owner, who identified himself as a doctor and said the…

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