Arlington to Ask Public to Weigh-in on Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance

The Arlington County Board today took a step toward regulating short-term residential rentals through online platforms such as Airbnb, Craigslist and others, directing the County Manager to develop a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment and a community outreach plan to address the issue. The Board will consider a Request to Advertise for public hearings on the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment at its Oct. 15, 2016 meeting and will hold a public hearing and vote on the issue at its December 10, 2016 meeting. “We have several goals for regulating short-term residential rentals,” said Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey. “We want to protect the character of Arlington’s neighborhoods, ensure public safety for our community, reduce barriers for those who already are or may want to use their homes as short-term rentals in a legal and responsible manner and provide a mechanism for enforcement.”