Subject:
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Consider a request for a special use permit to allow a short term rental on the property addressed as 341 South Willow Street.
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Presented By: Adam Fletcher, Director - Department of Planning and Community Development
Recommendation and Review
Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) for a special use permit per Section 10-3-34(7) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow short-term rental within the R-1, Single Family Residential District on a +/- 11,700 sq. ft. property is identified as tax map parcel 24-D-30, with the following conditions:
1. The site shall be the operator’s primary residence.
2. An operator shall be present during the lodging period.
3. All STR accommodations shall be within the principal dwelling.
4. There shall be no more than two STR guest rooms or accommodation spaces.
5. The number of guests at one time shall be limited to five.
6. Prior to beginning operations, the operator shall have the guest rooms and accommodation spaces and means of egress inspected by city staff to confirm compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code or as determined necessary by Building Code and Fire Officials.
7. The STR has no minimum off-street parking requirements.
8. If in the opinion of Planning Commission or City Council, the short-term rental becomes a nuisance, the special use permit can be recalled for further review, which could lead to the need for additional conditions, restrictions, or the revocation of the permit.