A Matter of Specifics

After more than a year of discussion and apparent false starts, the Saratoga Planning Commission may have a path forward in the regulation of short term rentals (STRs) in municipal limits.

At a special meeting on September 5, the seven member board—joined by legal counsel Kylie Waldrip—discussed and debated the best approach to address short term rentals—such as those listed on AirBNB and VRBO—in Saratoga. Throughout the more than 90 minute meeting, the biggest point of disagreement between the members appeared to be what was currently allowed in some residential zones and whether to allow STR...