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Planning commissioners approve recommendation for short‑term rental above garage; ask how 30‑day limit will be enforced

Andover Planning Commission / Board of Zoning Appeals · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended approval of a special use to allow a one‑bedroom accessory dwelling above a detached garage to operate as a short‑term rental; commissioners pressed staff on enforcement and taxation.

The Andover Planning Commission voted Oct. 27 to recommend approval of a special‑use request (Z‑SU25‑0003) to allow a room above a detached garage to be used as a short‑term rental. Applicant Ben Lawrence (505 N. Glendebaughn) described the unit as a roughly 1,000‑square‑foot, one‑bedroom apartment intended for traveling professionals.

Staff told the commission the lot…

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