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Committee weighs limiting short-term rentals in village district; some warn of a 'taking'
Summary
Committee members discussed the possibility of a short-term rental registry or limits in the village district and debated legal risks; one member warned that banning short-term rentals could amount to a property 'taking' that would affect valuations.
The committee considered whether the comprehensive plan’s implementation of short-term rental recommendations requires an ordinance. The chair explained that because the recommendations contemplate regulating land use, "the appropriate legal mechanism would be a town ordinance." Members differed on approach: some argued for a registry or phased approach; another warned that restricting rentals could be a taking that lowers property values and would require adjustments.
A committee member said, "what he described ... is called a taking," urging caution. Members emphasized the need for trend and inventory data spanning 2023–2026 to assess how many units operate as short-term rentals and what share serve workforce housing versus seasonal visitors. The committee agreed the forthcoming housing study should clarify inventory, but also noted it may take months or years for formal programs to be implemented.
