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Milton equestrian committee says short-term rentals not a good fit as a large-lot incentive
Summary
Staff reported five unregulated short-term rental listings in Milton and proposed strict registration requirements if the city were to allow them. Committee members and residents expressed concern that allowing rentals would harm rural character; the committee declined to pursue short-term rentals as a large-lot incentive.
The Milton Equestrian Committee on April 16 considered whether short-term rentals should be offered as a large-lot preservation incentive and heard staff recommendations for a tightly regulated approach.
Diana Wheeler, interim community development director, told the committee that short-term rentals are currently prohibited by city code but unregulated listings appear on commercial platforms. “There are currently five rental properties listed in Milton,” Wheeler said, adding that four of those listings identify themselves as being in nearby Alpharetta to attract guests. Wheeler told the committee most of the listings are…
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