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Willard council approves ordinance allowing short-term rentals
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 2024-09 to allow short-term rentals, directing staff to clarify definitions and ensure compliance with business licensing requirements.
The Willard City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2024-09 permitting short-term rentals in the city. Council members discussed distinctions between bed-and-breakfast operations and Airbnb-type short-term rentals and emphasized the need for clear definitions and enforcement tied to business licensing requirements. Council Member Jake Bodily moved to approve the ordinance; Council Member Rod Mund seconded and the motion carried by roll call vote.
Council discussion focused on regulatory definitions, ensuring licensing compliance, and the need for clear standards to distinguish different types of short-term lodging. The ordinance was approved at the Aug. 8 meeting; the transcript does not list an effective date or detailed enforcement provisions, and those items will be addressed through staff implementation and licensing processes.
