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Roswell moves to regulate short‑term rentals; first reading approves inspections and registration requirement
Summary
City council approved on first reading an ordinance to require annual fire‑marshal inspections, registration and enforce nuisance standards for short‑term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) in Roswell; sponsors said the measure is intended to improve safety and provide code enforcement visibility.
The Roswell City Council voted 6‑0 on May 27 to approve a first reading of an ordinance that would require registration and annual safety inspections for short‑term rentals, commonly marketed as Airbnb or VRBO.
Michelle Alexander, Roswell’s community development director, told the council the draft ordinance is intended to add public‑safety measures and nuisance controls for properties used as short‑term rentals. “They have to have fire marshal have an inspection every year, and it requires a registration,” Alexander said, noting registration helps…
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