Commission approves owner-occupied Airbnb at 1123 Ohio Southwest with parking condition

The Huron City Commission, convening as the Board of Adjustments, voted to approve a conditional‑use permit for Delvin and Joanne McHugh to operate an owner‑occupied Airbnb at 1123 Ohio Southwest.

City planner Barry Cranston told the board the application drew no opposition and that the McHughs would operate a “host‑family” arrangement—living in the same building while renting the downstairs unit. Cranston said the only condition recommended was “that there be at least one off‑street parking stall provided,” and added the applicants can meet that requirement, including alley access parking.

A commissioner moved to approve the conditional‑use permit and a second was recorded; the board then approved the application on a roll‑call vote. Commissioners noted local safety items mandated by state rules—smoke alarms and fire extinguishers—and that the state licensing application lists required measures.

The board returned to its city‑commission role after the vote; no appeals or additional conditions were announced at the meeting.

The action was recorded during the Board of Adjustments public hearing portion of the Dec. 24 meeting; the applicant representatives were present in the chamber when commissioners asked if they had any comments.