The Town of Sevastopol Plan Commission wants to put some restrictions on short-term rental properties. Chairwoman Linda Wait says complaints from residents are mounting, with noise issues being the most common problem. A short-term rental is defined as anything less than 30 days. Hotels, motels, traditional bed and breakfasts, and others would be exempt from the oversight. VRBO and Airbnb are becoming ever more popular, up to 80 locations in Sevastopol and over a thousand in Door County, and they would be covered.

Wait says the discussion was preliminary in nature, and no final regulations have been decided on. She says to expect a thorough vetting process, including a legal review and a public comment period, when the township is ready to move forward. Several proposals were bandied about, including creating a new township position to help adjudicate disputes.

A complete list of suggestions can be heard below.
 

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