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Council debates short‑term rental rules, compliance software and pilot approach

Ottawa Heights City Council · May 21, 2025
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Summary

A council committee recommended a pilot STR program supported by compliance software (Granicus) and owner‑occupancy limits in some areas; councilmembers debated enforcement capacity, neighborhood equity, and whether to limit STRs on arterials or by neighborhood caps.

Councilmember Hyland and staff asked the city council for policy direction on short‑term rentals (STRs) after the committee reported it had reached an impasse awaiting council guidance.

The committee recommended a cautious, evidence‑driven approach: use compliance software (presented by vendors such as Granicus/Deckard) to identify unlicensed…

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