The Attorney General approved Nantucket’s bylaw explicitly allowing short-term rentals island-wide after November’s town meeting vote. The measure can now take effect once final posting requirements are completed.
- The bylaw passed at November’s town meeting by 71% (1,045-421 votes) and survived state review challenges.
- An opponent argued the measure violated rules against reconsidering failed zoning articles, but the Attorney General found the law unclear on this point.
- The approved bylaw differs from previous failed proposals by also addressing long-term rentals and amending rental definitions.
- The measure expressly permits short-term rentals across Nantucket under the town’s zoning code.
- Final implementation requires completing posting and publishing steps under state law.
Source: Ack
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