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Richmond approves STR text amendment to allow short‑term rentals in single‑family portions of PUDs with director review
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved Ordinance 24-02 text changes to permit short‑term rentals in single‑family portions of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) where the underlying use is R‑1, subject to director review; commissioners pressed staff on enforcement and long‑term rental conversions.
Richmond City’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a text amendment to Ordinance 24‑02 that allows short‑term rentals (STRs) within the single‑family portions of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) where the underlying use is R‑1 (R‑1A/B/C), subject to review and approval by the planning director.
Planning staff told the commission the change is limited: “Where they are located is highlighted in red. That is the addition and only addition to the STR ordinance,” and emphasized that all existing STR requirements — inspections, renewal process, distancing rules and other operational requirements — remain in force. The amendment keeps STRs subject to the same inspection, renewal and enforcement processes…
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