Local Motion: Short Term Rentals in the Town of Paonia - Ballot Question 2B
Paonia residents will vote on April 1st to decide the fate of a newly passed short-term rental (STR) ordinance. The ordinance, which limits STR licenses to 30 and imposes various regulations, was challenged by a citizen-led petition, forcing a referendum.
Proponents of the ordinance, including Mayor Paige Smith and Trustees, argue it addresses the town's housing shortage, citing a state-funded Housing Needs Assessment. The ordinance aims to protect long-term housing by regulating STRs, which they believe impact community character. Public input, including an open house, supported STR…
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