Issue Of Higher Wrecker Charges Now With The City Council – The Chattanoogan

The beer board/wrecker board had some remaining questions for the wrecker business spokesperson Mark Shackleford about revisions to the city’s wrecker code. Board member Cynthia Coleman said previously all materials needed when wreckers responded to a crash, plus the cost of removing oil dry, was included in the price given to the customer. In the …

Soddy Daisy Puts Moratorium On Non-Owner-Occupied STVRs; Fall Festival Draws 2000 People – The Chattanoogan

The Soddy Daisy Commission has taken action to impose a moratorium on the acceptance of short term rental applications for non-owner-occupied rental properties that are not the primary residence of the applicant. Applications will not be accepted after 15 days from Oct. 20 up to and including March 15, 2023. The city of Chattanooga earlier …

Tybee Island council candidates talk STVRs, water and quality of life – Savannah Morning News

Ahead of the Nov. 2 municipal elections, Tybee Island’s city council candidates participated in a forum Monday and answered rounds of questions pertaining to the city’s hot topics including short-term vacation rentals (STVR) regulations and quality of life issues. The candidate forum was organized by Tybee’s nonprofit, citizen watchdog group, Forever Tybee, and the League of Women Voters of …

Enforcement of Oahu’s short-term rental law to begin Monday – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced plans to enforce Honolulu’s new short-term rental law at Honolulu Hale today. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi today said the city will defend its right to restrict Oahu short-term rentals outside of resort districts to 90 days, and starting Monday will begin aggressively enforcing all other provisions …

Hamilton County Mayor's Advisor Resigns + Man Shot His Own Brother – Patch

Hey, neighbors. It’s Tuesday in Chattanooga and I’m back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what’s happening in town. But first, today’s weather: Partly sunny. High: 78 Low: 59. Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today: A policy advisory for Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has resigned following last …

Tybee Island council advances on short-term vacation rental regulation – Savannah Morning News

Tybee Island’s city council on Thursday advanced a short-term vacation rental (STVR) ordinance that outlines an occupancy rate and a possible cap on rental properties in residential neighborhoods. Council is expected to vote on the ordinance at its next meeting on Nov. 10. Thursday marked the first reading of the proposed law, and council rules require two …

Tybee Island STVR registration fee likely to increase in 2022 budget – Savannah Morning News

Editor’s Note: current STVR numbers were updated on 06/16/2021. Around this time of year, locals and out-of-state travelers alike flock to Tybee Island for some fun in the sun. Beyond the day-trippers, there are those who stay for a few days or weeks, often in one of Tybee’s short-term vacation rentals or STVRs, a house or condo unit that is …

Hilton Head committee approves short-term vacation rental recommendations – WTOC

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WTOC) – Beach towns in our area have a particular reliance on tourism and vacation rental properties play a big part in that. The short-term vacation rental conversation on Hilton Head Island is relatively new, making each step forward a critical one to the future to this issue. This week the …

Savannah area's Thunderbolt passes first STVR ordinance and area tax – Savannah Morning News

Thunderbolt has become the latest Chatham County municipality to establish regulations on short-term vacation rentals. The town council passed ordinances capping the number of rentals and setting a bed tax during Wednesday’s meeting. The vote was 5-0, with council member Ed Drohan recusing himself. Drohan owns an STVR in Thunderbolt. Council members said the regulations are …