CONWAY — A little over 40 percent of Conway's noise complaints this spring and summer came from short-term rentals, according to the police chief, adding that no fines have been given out.
Town residents on April 13 overwhelmingly voted to pass a noise ordinance proposed by selectmen. However, town voters rejected other articles that would have allowed short-term rentals in residential zones. Now, the town is seeking a class action declaratory judgement from the Carroll County Superior Court stating non-owner STRs are not allowed in Conway's residential zones. The town's lawsuit says there are more than 500 members of the class. Approximately 10 percent of Conway's housing stock, when counting single family homes, mobile homes and condos, is used for short-term rentals.
So no one’s gonna point out that although STR’s make up just about 10% of Conway housing stock, they account for 40% of noise complaints?! I have no idea why this is being reported as something positive, or even neutral, about STRs, either by town officials or the Sun. It’s not “subjective” to point out the glaring problems this stat highlights, that would just be good reporting. I cannot with this.
Noise ordinances are difficult to enforce. You need to include an offensive decibel number, say 70 after 10pm. Then you need certified decibel meters and trained personnel. It ain't easy.
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So no one’s gonna point out that although STR’s make up just about 10% of Conway housing stock, they account for 40% of noise complaints?! I have no idea why this is being reported as something positive, or even neutral, about STRs, either by town officials or the Sun. It’s not “subjective” to point out the glaring problems this stat highlights, that would just be good reporting. I cannot with this.
Noise ordinances are difficult to enforce. You need to include an offensive decibel number, say 70 after 10pm. Then you need certified decibel meters and trained personnel. It ain't easy.
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