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West Fargo staff seeks policy direction on draft short‑term rental ordinance
Summary
City planning staff presented a draft licensing ordinance that would limit short‑term rentals to an owner’s primary residence, require annual licensing and fire safety inspections, and impose occupancy and tax-collection rules. Commissioners provided initial feedback; no action was taken.
City planning staff presented a draft short‑term rental ordinance to the West Fargo City Commission on Jan. 20 and asked commissioners for policy direction on residency limits, notification requirements and enforcement before staff returns with a final ordinance for consideration.
Aaron Nelson, director of planning and zoning, said the draft would apply to rentals of 29 or fewer consecutive days and would require city-issued licenses, an annual renewal, a fire-department safety inspection before issuance, and compliance with the city’s occupancy and parking standards. Nelson said the draft ties short‑term rental occupancy limits to existing…
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