Planning staff nearing launch of short-term rental registry; department reports active violations

Planning staff gave an update on enforcement and special projects: the department has six active special reviews/permits, seven active violation cases (three in investigation), and is near completion of a short-term rental registry that will allow the town to register and begin enforcing unpermitted short-term rental operations.

Staff said two violation matters closed during the month covered by the report — one after the property owner came into compliance and another because investigators found insufficient evidence. The short-term rental registry is intended to identify and bring into compliance rentals that are operating without registration or required approvals.