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Board denies renewal for Elliott short‑term rental after neighbors contest occupancy
Summary
The Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals declined to renew Tom and Karen Elliott’s short‑term rental special exception, following neighbor claims the owners do not occupy the home at least 275 days per year as required by UDO §5.73(c); planning staff had recommended renewal and recorded no enforcement incidents.
The Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals on Nov. 24, 2025, voted not to renew a short‑term residential rental special exception for Tom and Karen Elliott, following contested testimony over whether the house remains the owners’ primary residence. Attorney Jeff Heintzeman, representing the Elliotts, told the board the home is their only real property and that they rent within the ordinance limits; planning staff recommended…
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