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Board approves short‑term rental at Smith Road home after neighbors oppose; garage septic must be disconnected
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a special‑use permit allowing the main dwelling at 105 Smith Road to operate as a short‑term rental, adding a condition that the detached garage/apartment not be connected to the house septic and that county inspectors confirm the disconnection.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a special‑use permit that allows the single‑family dwelling at 105 Smith Road to be used for short‑term tourist rentals, with a condition intended to ensure the detached garage/apartment will not rely on the same septic system.
Staff and planning commission: County planning staff told the board the dwelling is a single‑family home built in 1990 with three bedrooms and a septic sized for three bedrooms. The Planning Commission recommended approval (7–0) with standard conditions that include registration, an inspection and proof of at least $1 million in liability insurance for guests.
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