Pulaski adopts short-term rental registry ordinance on second reading
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The Pulaski Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance creating a short-term rental registry and business-license requirement for stays of 30 days or less; the measure passed on a roll-call vote after no public comments at the hearing.
The Pulaski Board of Aldermen voted to adopt an ordinance establishing a short-term rental unit registry and business-license requirement for stays of 30 days or less during its meeting (date not specified).
The measure requires owners or operators of short-term rentals to obtain a business license and designate a person in charge who can be contacted in case of emergency. Mr. Harrison, staff member, said the measure is “pretty much…what we’re trying to accomplish” and that the planning commission researched practices in other communities.
The ordinance incorporates a state addendum on classification referenced by the meeting record; that addendum defines a short-term rental unit as a stay of 30 days or less and aligns the registry with hotel/motel compliance and tax collection. Mr. Harrison said the ordinance is “really more of a registry than anything else.” A public hearing set for the item drew no speakers.
The motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading was made by Mr. Keith, alderman, and seconded by Mr. Gentry, alderman. During the roll call, Nancy voted no; the other members recorded votes as aye. The meeting record does not specify an effective date for the ordinance.
The planning commission and staff framed the ordinance as a tool for contactability in emergencies and for ensuring business-license tax compliance rather than a restriction on conventional longer-term rentals. No additional amendments or implementation timelines were specified in the meeting record.