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Council denies short‑term rental permit for 1639 N. Charles after neighbor concerns
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 opposed the permit because they feared on‑site supervision would be removed and because the duplex adjoins an elementary school.
Council members noted that neighbors who previously supported a single Airbnb on the duplex because the owner intended to reside on the adjacent side were concerned at the prospect both sides would be authorized and that the owner might not remain on the premises. A council motion to deny the special‑use permit passed by roll call.
The denial means the short‑term rental application will not proceed; neighbors and ward representatives asked that the council consider the cumulative neighborhood impact of multiple short‑term rentals near schools and family housing.
