CONWAY — There seem to be conflicting legal opinions about what the town of Conway can do to prohibit short-term rentals.Â
Several ordinances seeking to allow and license the rentals failed at the town polls on April 13. The town currently has 500 short-term rental properties.
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So much for live free or die
Congratulations to the Conway council for respecting for the rights of the residents.
Peaceful enjoyment of your home is the cornerstone of any community. Zoning laws help to guarantee this right.
While the STR industry may provide a few additional jobs, they’re created at the expense of community. I doubt that any prospective home buyer has living next to a STR on their home wish list.
Whether or not Mr Mayer and the out of state STR rental owners care to admit it, they’re in it for the money. I doubt any of them can honestly say that they bought the property to benefit the local economy.
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