Savannah approves short-term rental rules | savannahnow.com

The Savannah City Council unanimously approved new requirements to regulate homeowners who rent their properties to vacationers although Thursday’s vote did not address all the mayor’s and aldermen’s concerns about the growing trend.

The ordinance establishes a definition for the renting of one’s home for 30 days or less and restricts the operations to designated zoning districts in an effort to avoid mostly residential areas.

In addition, the ordinance requires the homeowners to go through a certification process and obtain a business license to operate. Renters are subject to fines and the revocation of their license for violations such as exceeding capacity limits.

As part of the vote, the mayor and aldermen included a stipulation that the impact of such rentals on communities be reviewed after 90 days.

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