Townsend commissioners approved new short-term rental ordinances requiring owners to obtain city permits within 60 days. The permits cost $250 annually and include safety requirements like smoke detectors and 24/7 contact availability.
- STR owners have 60 days from ordinance approval to obtain required city permits costing $250 per year.
- Safety requirements include smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and evacuation plan signage.
- Properties must have 24/7 contact available to respond within 45 minutes to complaints.
- Maximum occupancy is limited to 12 people with one parking space required per bedroom.
- The city will use permit data to assess how much housing inventory is used for rentals versus permanent residences.
Source: Thedailytimes
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