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Norton Shores adopts short-term rental ordinance after amendment, one abstention

City of Norton Shores City Council · May 1, 2026
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Summary

The City Council adopted an ordinance adding Section 48-1163 to regulate short-term rentals after removing a clause tied to license-holder requests; the measure passed 6-1 with one abstention. Councilors debated and amended the language before final adoption.

The Norton Shores City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 48 to add Section 48-1163, establishing rules for short-term rentals, following a council amendment and an abstention.

Council Member Sowa moved to adopt the proposed ordinance. Council Member Hylland moved to amend the draft by removing the phrase "upon request by the license holder," a change that was supported by Council Member Fisher and carried in the…

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