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Planners review proposed short‑term rental ordinance changes including insurance requirement, cap and $500 fine
Summary
Staff presented multiple amendments to Decatur's short‑term rental ordinance: annual application timing, a $250 balance due before certificate issuance, proof of deed/mortgage and liability insurance, exemptions for commercial districts and riverfront properties, a proposed cap of 135 approvals annually, minimum‑stay and renewal rules, and fines up to $500 per occurrence.
At the December meeting, Decatur Planning Department staff reviewed a set of proposed changes to the city's short‑term rental ordinance intended to tighten application and enforcement rules.
Tommy, planning staff, walked commissioners through the highlighted edits. He said applicants will need to submit renewals annually and pay an outstanding application balance of $250 before receiving a certificate. Staff proposed replacing an electric‑bill requirement with proof of deed or mortgage and liability insurance for the property. "Under g, we added a deed or mortgage and proof of insurance for…
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