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Planning commission directs staff to draft definitions and regulations for short‑term rentals

Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Following a presentation of a short‑term rental survey report, the commission directed staff to prepare definitions and regulatory language for short‑term rentals; no ordinance or code changes were adopted at this meeting.

Planning Director David Gertsch introduced the Short Term Rental Survey Report and led a discussion with commissioners about definitions and possible regulations. Commissioners asked questions of staff and exchanged views on what standards and definitions the county should adopt.

The commission directed staff to draft specific definitions and some regulatory provisions for consideration at a future meeting; the transcript records the direction but shows no formal vote or ordinance adoption at this session. Staff and commission members signaled a desire to return with a draft ordinance or amendment for further review and a public hearing before any changes would be enacted.