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Planning commission backs owner‑occupied short‑term rental at 147 Whiting Avenue
Summary
The James City County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a special use permit allowing two bedrooms of short‑term rental space at 147 Whiting Avenue, adding a condition that the owner must live on the property; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote.
The James City County Planning Commission voted April 1 to recommend approval of a special use permit allowing an owner‑occupied short‑term rental of up to two bedrooms at 147 Whiting Avenue.
Staff told commissioners the property is zoned R‑2 (low‑density residential) and is inside the county’s primary service area, and that the owner‑occupied nature of the proposal is a favorable factor. Staff also said the application did not meet three of four short‑term rental standards in the comprehensive plan and therefore staff could not recommend…
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