[Massplanners] Re Short Term Rental (STR) bylaws....general or zoning?

[Dwight Merriam]

The town where I live has adopted this general ordinance, not in zoning. It
may give you some ideas, but any regulation has to be carefully tailored
and would need to be compliant with Massachusetts law.
https://www.simsbury-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif9751/f/news/short-term_rental_ordinance_-_approved_11-8-2021.pdf

Regards,
Dwight Merriam, FAICP
www.dwightmerriam.com

On Wed, Feb 14, 2024 at 3:09 PM William Cole via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> Our small town is considering our first bylaw regulating STRs.  Some MA
> Towns and Cities have adopted general bylaws for this purpose, others have
> adopted zoning bylaws.  There seem to be model bylaws of each type.  Can
> anyone with experience in drafting or implementing or enforcing STR bylaws
> offer any insight into whether general or zoning is preferred?  Thanks in
> advance.
> Bill Cole
> Hardwick MA PB
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