Board approves conditional-use permit for Airbnb Beyond LLC at 359 E. Lexington with tax and permit conditions

The Danville Board of Adjustments on May 19 approved a conditional-use permit for Airbnb Beyond LLC to operate a short-term rental at 359 East Lexington Avenue, subject to conditions recommended by planning staff.

Hannah, planning and zoning staff, told the board staff recommended requiring the host to remain current on all transient-room taxes, including the locally administered 3% convention-and-visitors-bureau tax, and to obtain a change-of-use zoning permit within 14 days of board approval. "Failure to maintain timely payments ... shall result in suspension or termination of this conditional use permit," Hannah said.

Anessa Young, who said she co-owns the property with a partner, told the board she was not previously aware of the local permit requirements and that she paid taxes after receiving notice. "I wasn't aware ... I paid taxes to Airbnb," Young said, explaining she had managed other properties but had not owned one prior to this purchase. She testified there had been no 911 calls at the address since she acquired it.

Board members asked about parking, screening and whether other nearby short-term rentals exist; staff said none were identified in the immediate vicinity. A board member moved to approve the permit with the conditions described by staff; the motion passed unanimously.

The permit was granted with conditions aimed at ensuring registration, tax compliance and timely zoning permit completion. The board recorded the approval and the applicant was instructed to coordinate with staff to finalize any outstanding compliance items.