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Council approves temporary short-term rental agreement for 4481 B Luke Ave while owners reside there

3646387 · June 3, 2025
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Summary

Faced with staff miscommunication and a contractor dispute, the council approved a temporary agreement allowing the property owner to rent a connected unit short term while the owner remains on-site; the agreement ends if the owner leaves or fails to register as an STR.

The City of Destin approved a temporary, property-specific agreement on Monday to resolve a dispute over whether a recently completed addition at 4481 B Luke Avenue could be used as a short-term rental (STR) while the owner resides in the principal dwelling.

City staff explained the issue arose after permit reviews and plan changes created conflicting interpretations of whether the unit was an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or an addition communicating with the principal structure. The…

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