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Evanston amends short‑term rental definition to under 30 days, tables ordinance for final action
Summary
After extensive public comment and council debate over loopholes, taxation and building caps, Evanston council adopted an amendment to define short‑term/vacation rentals as "shorter than 30 consecutive days" and tabled the ordinance to Feb. 23 for further refinements.
Evanston’s City Council amended proposed vacation‑rental rules on Feb. 9 to define short‑term or vacation rentals as “shorter than 30 consecutive days,” then tabled the ordinance for further work and final action at its Feb. 23 meeting.
The change grew out of hours of public comment and an extended council debate. Council member Kelly moved the amendment to restore the traditional less‑than‑30‑day definition that she and several residents said is common in other university communities. That motion passed by roll call. City staff had proposed extending the ordinance’s scope to cover platforms listing stays "of less than one year" to…
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