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The City of Hancock is a big step closer toward a wholesale revision of its rental property practices.
After months of work, and a final two-hour review at a lengthy special meeting last night, the city council formally introduced an entire new set of rules.
Council member Will Lytle summarized the need…
If adopted, the ordinance will set a new fee structure, require higher safety and fire standards, empower an inspector to enforce the code, and establish a board of review.
Short-term arrangements, such as Airbnb rentals, would be addressed for the first time. Notably, Airbnb and similar rentals in the R1 primary residential district would be permitted only if the owner of the property is also on site. Short-term rentals in other zoning districts would be allowed.
A public hearing on the new zoning ordinance has been scheduled before the council’s regular meeting on October 21st. Copies of the ordinance will be available for review at city hall.
The Hancock council concluded another lengthy project by adopting extensive new guidelines governing its own operation.
The new rules of procedure will standardize how agendas are constructed, how council meetings are run, and how disputes are settled.
It will maintain consistent practices as new council members replace old ones.
Mayor Paul LaBine was pleased with the evening’s effort…
