This week, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners officially established an Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee. The STR discussion has been living in local heads rent-free (perhaps ironically) for a while, so let’s look at what’s to come for the committee.
First, the backstory. The Planning Board’s vote on proposed STR amendments was deferred back in April for further exploration of public input. When progress wasn’t made, though, the commissioners put forth a resolution highlighting a renewed focus on the regulations through the establishment of this committee.
Out of 112 member applications, 15 have been chosen for interviews, which will be open to the public. The committee will consist of seven to 11 members, including Nancy Waldrop and Kenneth Kahn of the Planning Board.
Between September and October, the committee will evaluate STR regulations and identify policy implications, then by November, provide their feedback + recommendations to the Planning Board — which will present its recommendations to the commissioners for implementation.
