Short-Term Rental Prohibition
ConsistentFalmouth, Barnstable County
Use & Occupancy📋
What This Means for Your Project
This provision is consistent with Massachusetts state law. No issues expected during permitting.
State Law
Chapter 150 explicitly authorizes municipalities to restrict or prohibit short-term rentals of ADUs as defined in G.L. c. 64G, § 1.
Local Bylaw
The remaining language in Section 240-9.1C(4) prohibiting 'weekly, monthly rentals (so called summer rentals)' was approved.
Impact on Your Project
Consistent with state law. The AG advised the town to consult with counsel on whether to amend the language to reference G.L. c. 64G, § 1 directly.
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