The Chattanooga City Council will hold a public hearing concerning new rules for short-term vacation rentals this afternoon.
Proposed ordinances would allow short-term vacation rental operators to forego the current requirement to zone their properties similar to designations used for apartments or offices. However, they would have to undergo a certification process that requires a $125 application fee and possible denial.
Council members discussed concerns with John Bridger, executive director for the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency, earlier today.
"My main concern is the balance of property owner rights," Councilwoman Carol Berz said.
The proposed legislation will have "a major impact on some neighborhoods," said Councilman Yusuf Hakeem, he chairs the body's Planning Committee.
Chattanooga holds public hearings on Airbnb and other short-term vacation rentals
August 30, 2016 at 3:53 p.m. | Updated September 15, 2016 at 9:16 p.m.