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East Ridge council denies rezoning for short-term rental at 101 Kingwood Drive
Summary
The council voted unanimously to deny a request to rezone a single-family lot to commercial to allow a professionally managed short‑term rental and real estate office; the applicant said the property would remain residential in appearance and be professionally managed.
The East Ridge City Council voted unanimously on July 10 to deny an application to rezone 101 Kingwood Drive from R-1 residential to C-2 general commercial, stopping a plan to operate a short-term vacation rental and a realtor's office from the property.
Mayor Williams opened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1229 to consider the rezoning request. Planning staff described the area's long-standing residential character and noted prior council action on nearby lots to preserve residential zoning. The staff presentation cited the city's rezoning guidelines and said…
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