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Lewisboro board weighs 500‑foot density rule, owner caps and grandfathering for existing STRs
Summary
Board members debated a 500‑foot radius or zoning‑district percentage cap to limit STR clustering, whether to cap permits per owner, and how to treat preexisting rentals.
S4 raised the risk of clustering and urged an objective mechanism: “rather than say, no. You couldn't own any additional units, we would acknowledge the fact… we're suggesting limited to limited to. As you get more than that, if people... wanna accrue these things and become, you know, the king of SDRs for Lewisboro, that we don't necessarily have to facilitate that.” The discussion covered per‑street or per‑zoning caps, a 500‑foot radius example, and how to identify affected parcels using GIS.
Board members also debated transition options for existing STRs that would exceed new density limits: full grandfathering, a transition period, a lottery, or priority for long‑time operators. The board asked staff to map existing STR locations so they can see how many would be out of compliance under various regimes.
