STR ordinance continues taking shape

The broad outlines of a new short-term rentals (STR) ordinance seem to be taking shape, but plenty of the nitty-gritty details remain to be settled by the Putnam County Board of Commissioners, even with a fourth work session set to follow its usual first-Friday morning meeting.

Putnam STR ordinance postponed

Suggestions of a quick, final decision on a revamped short-term rentals (STR) ordinance by the Putnam County Board of Commissioners may, like Mark Twain’s famous rejoinder after receiving news of his death, be premature.

Short-term rental issue draws crowd

Last week’s first of two special hearings on short-term rentals (STRs) at Putnam County’s two large lakes saw nearly 40 people take three-minute turns at the microphone giving an earful to the Putnam County Board of Commissioners. Some voiced specific complaints.