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Council adopts short‑term rental rules after split vote over 300‑foot spacing
Summary
After hours of debate and public comment, New Franklin City Council adopted Ordinance 26‑02 regulating short‑term rentals 4–3. Sponsors said spacing and conditional permits will protect neighborhoods; opponents warned of unequal treatment and potential legal challenges.
New Franklin — The City Council voted on March 18 to adopt Ordinance 26‑02, a new framework regulating short‑term rental operations in the city, after a contentious debate focused on a proposed 300‑foot spacing rule and enforcement mechanics. The ordinance passed 4–3.
Council proponents said the ordinance balances property rights with neighborhood stability. Mayor (role title used in transcript) told council the 300‑foot spacing measure was designed to "maintain the neighborhood" in areas where short‑term rentals could otherwise cluster and change the character of closely spaced lakefront communities.
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