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Public hearing on zoning change to permit short‑term rentals in R‑1 neighborhood draws resident opposition; council discusses state law limits
Summary
Two Rivers City Council held a public hearing April 21 on a proposed ordinance to amend municipal code section ten‑one‑20A to add short‑term rentals as a permitted use in the R‑1 single‑family residence district.
Two Rivers City Council held a public hearing April 21 on a proposed ordinance to amend municipal code section ten‑one‑20A to add short‑term rentals as a permitted use in the R‑1 single‑family residence district. Planning commission staff recommended approval; the item drew multiple public comments and a substantive council discussion about state preemption and local regulatory options.
Resident Susan Robitai identified herself and said her R‑1 street includes several households that oppose allowing short‑term rentals in their neighborhood. “I wasn't prepared to speak on this and it notices on the agenda. I guess, well, we live on an R 1 Street and we have repeatedly talked to counsel about our situation,”…
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