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Residents press council and state senator for local control of short-term rentals
Summary
Multiple Jacksonville Beach residents urged the city and state lawmaker to give municipalities more authority over short-term rentals, citing noise, safety concerns and neighborhood disruption. State Senator Yarbrough said he opposed preemptive bills this session and pledged to work on restoring more local control.
Several Jacksonville Beach residents urged the City Council on July 21 to tighten rules on short-term rentals, saying properties operating as commercial vacation businesses are harming neighborhoods and public safety. The speakers said frequent turnover, parties and nuisance behavior near their homes have reduced quality of life and raised concerns about firearms and other safety incidents.
The residents’ comments came during the public-comment portion of the council’s regular meeting and included appeals to state lawmakers to restore local authority. The issue drew a response from Senator Yarbrough, who accepted a legislative appreciation award at the meeting and answered citizens’…
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