City Council - Ordinance Committee

Easthampton Ordinance Committee votes unanimously to send short-term rental ordinance to solicitor. The committee advanced revised regulations to the city solicitor for legal review before the ordinance goes to the full council. The amendments, developed with the Building Commissioner and Fire

Easthampton City Council Ordinance Committee discussed fire safety and rental-duration limits for short-term rentals, with Building Commissioner David Gardner arguing for a 182-day rental cap rather than 250 days to clarify how properties are classified under building code. Fire Department Deputy

The City Council Ordinance Committee worked through short-term rental ordinance details, tentatively setting June 1 as the effective date. Building Commissioner David Gardner questioned whether allowing short-term rentals as a principal use in residential zones conflicts with municipal zoning