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RVA 5x5 - September 1, 2023

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This week is free for all readers and an abbreviated version with only three stories because a beautiful holiday weekend is upon us more time should should be spent having fun rather than reading about City Hall, et al. Have a great and safe Labor Day!

STORY #1 — Short Term Rentals — Long Term Impact
The city has been discussing altering and revising regulations about short term rentals (STR’s) and the next action will take place at the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon (September 5th). It is an important decision because it is entirely possible the decision by the Commission and ultimately City Council could have a tremendous impact on housing availability, high sale prices, and neighborhood character.

For the last few years, the city has done a good job of holding public meetings and soliciting feedback through various methods and gathering information about short term rental properties…