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Auburn council approves short-term rental at 180 Greenfield with parking, trash and no-fire conditions
Summary
After a contested hearing with neighbors citing parking, trash and fire risks, the Auburn City Council approved a short-term rental permit for 180 Greenfield Avenue, attaching conditions that prohibit on-street overnight parking, require trash to be stored in the garage except for scheduled collection, and ban outdoor open flames or ignition sources.
Auburn—s City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 9 to approve a short-term rental permit for 180 Greenfield Avenue, overturning an appeal and adding conditions aimed at addressing neighbors— concerns about parking, trash and wildfire risk. The council approved the permit after a public hearing that drew the property owner, adjacent residents and staff testimony.
The council—s planning director, Tia Klump, told the council the Planning Commission had approved the permit on Oct. 21, 2025, after staff circulated notice to property owners within 100 feet and received three letters of objection citing property-value impacts, parking, fire safety and the commercialization of residential neighborhoods. "The city council's review of this appeal is considered de novo," Klump said, explaining the council may…
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