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Annapolis hears hours of public testimony on proposed 12‑month moratorium for new short‑term rental licenses
Summary
At a Jan. 12 council meeting, dozens of residents, STR owners and industry representatives gave divided testimony on a proposed 12‑month moratorium on new short‑term rental licenses (Ordinance O40‑25). Supporters asked for a pause to study neighborhood impacts; opponents urged stronger enforcement of unlicensed listings and warned of economic harm.
The Annapolis City Council on Monday heard several hours of public testimony for and against a proposed 12‑month moratorium on new short‑term rental licenses, Ordinance O40‑25, with speakers describing both neighborhood disruptions and economic harms. The council opened the public hearing after the mayor’s remarks and several committee reports.
Supporters of the moratorium — many longtime residents and neighborhood volunteers — said a temporary pause is needed to measure the effects of high concentrations of short‑term rentals (STRs) and craft neighborhood protections. “Short‑term rentals really took off in Annapolis in full swing at…
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