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West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission adopts short-term rental licensing ordinance after public debate
Summary
The West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission adopted a short-term rental ordinance after a public hearing that featured competing views on whether rentals should be limited to an owner'occupied primary residence. The commission approved the amended ordinance removing a primary-residence requirement; the vote passed with one objection.
The West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission voted to adopt a short-term rental ordinance that establishes a licensing structure for properties rented fewer than 29 days, the commission said during its regular meeting.
The measure, described in staff materials as a zoning ordinance amendment to Title 4, removes language from an earlier draft that would have limited short-term rentals (STRs) to an owner'occupied primary residence. "The reference to the 29 days within the ordinance is really a distinction between short term rental versus just standard long term rental," a staff member said during the public hearing.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the licensing requirement will give the city data on how many STRs operate in West Fargo and where they are located, which they said is necessary before considering more restrictive rules. Public commenters disagreed about whether the city should prioritize protecting housing supply and neighborhood character or allow…
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