2/27/19
(Cleveland)- The issue of short term rentals in White County has not been settled yet, the White County Board of Commissioners Monday during a work session spent more time discussing this issue. There is a draft resolution on the table that was presented to the commissioners Monday by John Sell the county’s Community & Economic Development Director.
Issues still not completed are where these short term rental will be allowed, many homeowners who especially live in subdivision don’t want them next to them.
Commissioner Edwin Nix drew applause from many of those attending the work session when he said: “ for me personally, this is me if I was a sole commissioner I’d be very close to saying you can not do it in subdivisions period unless that subdivision covenant allows it.”
Another issue still not ironed out by the commissioners is how to oversee this type of business in the county. Commission Chairman Travis Turner speaking on Local News Radio Tuesday said this issue will have to be finalized, “the folks are wanting more stricter guidelines in this particular area and we recognize that but how do we get there without creating a whole another level of government that we are going to have to enforce which at the end of the day cost more money,” said Turner.
The Commissioners have a moratorium in place now that restricts the issuance of special use permits, that allows for short term rentals, that moratorium is set to expire April 8th, Turner said they will need to hold another meeting to address these issue in detail before finalizing an ordinance.
SHORT_TERM_RENTAL_HOST_LICENSE Ordinance Draft
