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Biloxi council narrowly approves short-term rental at 115 Saint John after judge-ordered rehearing
Summary
After a court-ordered return of the matter, the Biloxi City Council voted 4–3 to grant conditional-use approval for a short-term rental at 115 Saint John Avenue, amid debate over neighborhood compatibility and compliance with nine conditional-use criteria.
The Biloxi City Council voted 4–3 to grant conditional-use approval for a short-term rental at 115 Saint John Avenue following an extended debate and a court-ordered return of the matter.
Attorney Wayne Hingeon, who represents applicant Pastor James George, told the council the application complies with the city’s conditional-use standards and that the planning commission had recommended approval by a 13–1 margin. “You vote in favor, the case is over,” Hingeon said in his presentation, which included timelines, exhibits and a summary of the application materials.
Supporters, including James George, addressed the council and described investments in the property, management arrangements and charitable uses of…
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