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Commission hears short‑term rental survey; commissioners press for clear definitions and targeted controls
Summary
Albany County planning staff presented results of a 147‑response short‑term rental survey and offered four regulatory options. Commissioners supported adding clear definitions and using conditional‑use review or overlay districts to limit rentals in specific zones.
Planning staff presented a December survey on short‑term rentals that collected 147 responses and showed a split of opinion across the county.
Staff (David, S9) summarized the results: "Albany County residents were about 86% of the responses...49% strongly support or supported short term rentals, 34% were opposed, and 17% were neutral," and cautioned that the survey allowed multiple submissions and therefore is not a statistically rigorous poll.
Commissioners used the survey as a starting point…
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