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Council advances amendments to short‑term lodging rules; bed‑and‑breakfast homes reclassified

3777577 · June 11, 2025
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Summary

Council approved amendments to city code to remove 'bed and breakfast home' and accessory‑apartment uses as written, directing some operators to the short‑term rental permitting process and preserving a distinct special‑permit category for larger inns.

The Common Council moved and approved an ordinance amendment June 11 that changes how short‑term lodging types are regulated in city code.

The ordinance removes “bed and breakfast home” and accessory apartment as separate uses in the city code; the council clarified how existing inns and larger owner‑managed facilities will be treated. Planning staff explained there are currently…

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