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Planning board debates short‑term rentals, tourist‑home rules and temporary permits as ADU and state law changes loom
Summary
Board members and staff discussed enforcement gaps and policy options for short‑term rentals and tourist‑homes, including permit regimes, temporary authorizations, safety and taxation concerns. Members emphasized public outreach and housing master‑plan engagement before adopting new local rules.
Several Planning Board members raised short‑term rental regulation, enforcement and safety during a joint discussion with the Zoning Board of Adjustment representatives and town staff.
A Planning Board member said short‑term rentals “need to be legislated in some way,” and the group reviewed how Plymouth’s existing tourist‑home definition and owner‑occupancy rules interact with state law and the town’s ADU rules. Joseph, planning staff, explained that the town has historically not included permissive short‑term rental language in the zoning ordinance — the existing “tourist home” and owner‑occupancy framework is a carryover that…
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