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Planning Board sends short‑term rental ordinance to town warrant after public hearing
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing and edits based on earlier forums, the Planning Board voted to place a proposed short‑term rental regulation on the town warrant. The draft sets safety inspections, occupancy limits and enforcement procedures; residents debated scope, appeals and impacts on tourism and housing.
The Wolfeboro Planning Board voted Jan. 21 to move a proposed ordinance regulating short‑term rentals to the town warrant after a public hearing that drew many residents.
The draft ordinance states its purpose is to regulate short‑term rentals to promote health and safety, minimize neighborhood disruption and promote general welfare. Under the proposal, short‑term rentals would be permitted in all zoning districts by conditional use permit issued by the planning board. As part of approval and every two years thereafter, the dwelling would be inspected by Wolfeboro Fire & Rescue and the code enforcement officer.
Key provisions read to the board include: smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet the New Hampshire Fire Code and the New Hampshire State Building Code; emergency escape doors or windows in sleeping areas; a visible kitchen fire extinguisher; a maximum occupancy of two people per bedroom…
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