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Oak Bluffs committee weighs registry system, two‑year registration proposed to reduce workload
Summary
Members discussed a registry to manage short‑term rental contacts and identify non‑compliant units, with a proposal for two‑year registration to reduce Board of Health burden and concerns raised about enforcement of non‑compliant properties.
The committee discussed implementing a short‑term rental registry to improve contact management and address non‑compliant rentals, including RVs and sheds identified as operating as STRs.
Tom Zinno supported a two‑year registration period to reduce administrative burden on the Board of Health. Hester Agudosi raised concerns about enforcing rules against non‑compliant property owners; committee members confirmed the enforcement approach will be included in the compliance section of the administrative bylaw.
Members also debated registration timing, such as whether to keep a 30‑day advance application requirement or allow exceptions for property transfers when new owners wish to operate rentals immediately. Adam Petkus will prepare a draft registration form for review at the next meeting.
