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Avon PZC favors flexible short-term rental rules; staff to draft permit standards
Summary
The commission agreed a flexible short-term rental regulation is desirable and asked staff to draft clear requirements (occupancy, duration, permits); Planning Director Peck said permits could be reviewed by staff or the commission.
Commissioners discussed whether to allow short-term rentals and what safeguards to include, with Chair Lisa Levin stressing clarity on occupant numbers, duration, and frequency so neighbors are protected. Planning Director Hiram Peck told the Commission that permits can be required and "permits can be reviewed and administered either by Town Staff or by the Commission."
Commissioner Chris White said he supported allowing short-term rentals, citing his own positive experience, while Vice Chair Peter Mahoney and Commissioner Christine Graesser raised concerns about turnover and evidence from other cities (Graesser cited Boston outlawing Airbnb). The Commission reached general agreement on creating a flexible regulation that will allow short-term housing options—potentially for stays in excess of 30 days—provided the final rules include clear requirements, standards, and safeguards. Staff will draft specific language for future review.
