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Lewisboro board opens process to regulate short‑term rentals, not ban them
Summary
At a Lewisboro work session the town board agreed to pursue regulations for short‑term rentals focused on permits, safety and preserving neighborhood character rather than an outright ban.
Chair (S1) opened the July work session by putting short‑term rentals on the table for policy work: “So the the topic is short term rentals.” The board agreed in principle it did not want a ban but did want a narrowly drawn regulatory regime.
Board members discussed core goals for any regulation: public safety, environmental protection around lakes, and preserving community character while allowing economic use. S2 presented a short list of draft components (registration/licensing, insurance, septic checks, vehicle/parking limits and a public registry) as a starting point for turning those goals into code.
