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Council denies short‑term rental permit for 1639 N. Charles after neighbor concerns
Belleville City Council · November 4, 2025
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Summary
Belleville aldermen voted to deny a special‑use permit for a short‑term rental/Airbnb at 1639 North Charles Street, reversing a 5–0 zoning board recommendation. Neighbors expressed concerns that the owner would not reside next door and cited proximity to an elementary school.
The City Council denied a special‑use permit request for a short‑term rental at 1639 North Charles Street during its Nov. 3 meeting. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval 5–0, but several neighbors told council they…
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