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Supervisors approve five short‑term rental special exceptions
Summary
The board unanimously approved five special exception requests for unhosted short‑term rentals across District 3 and other parts of the county, contingent on existing county rules and required permits.
Lancaster County supervisors on July 31 granted special exceptions to five applicants to operate unhosted short‑term rentals, approving each request by voice vote after staff confirmed required documentation and permits.
Planning staff told the board that applicants had provided Virginia Department of Health septic operation permits (for three‑ and four‑bedroom authorizations where applicable), had registered for the 2025 calendar year and were paying transient occupancy taxes through hosting platforms or direct bookings. Planning staff said adjoining property owners were notified and that no complaints had been…
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