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More than a year after passing the first moratorium on short-term rental licenses for unincorporated areas of Summit County, the Summit Board of County Commissioners has approved a package of new regulations for those properties.
During a Feb. 15 public meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to implement license caps and limit short-term bookings while carving out some exceptions for certain residents, finalizing a monthslong effort by the county government to preserve housing stock and mitigate neighborhood tensions.
“I know that it’s not been without conflict,” said Commissioner Josh Blanchard. “I appreciate the passion … I appreciate the engagement.”
As commissioners prepared to vote, they listened through public comments lasting roughly three hours as dozens packed the room and more than 180 watched online. As residents and property owners spoke, they highlighted the differing attitudes and — at times — contention around the proposal to regulate the short-term rental industry.
“Summit County finds itself in a really difficult place, which makes this a very difficult decision,” said Commissioner Tamara Pogue. “We’ve heard from so many people over the course of this conversation just how much their livelihood depends on short-term rentals. But we’ve also heard over the course of this conversation just how many people’s livelihoods are threatened by short-term rentals.”
