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Supervisors approve short-term rental special exception on Elon Road
Summary
The board granted Special Exception 2026-038 to allow a short-term tourist rental at 4820 Elon Road with standard conditions (lighting, sewage/VDH compliance, on-site parking and fire/EMS requirements); petitioner said the property will be upgraded and limited to six guests due to septic capacity.
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors approved Special Exception 2026-038 on March 17 to permit a short-term tourist rental at 4820 Elon Road, finding the use permissible in an A-1 agricultural district because the property is within 500 feet of another dwelling and therefore requires a special exception.
Planning staff explained the request and recommended five standard conditions: shielded lighting, verification of sewage and VDH requirements, all parking to…
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