Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 4:00 PM
Note time is different than previous Plan Commission agenda
Jacksonport Town Hall
(3365 County Rd, V. Jacksonport, WI 54235)
The Jacksonport Plan Commission is set to discuss a Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 4:00 p.m. This meeting represents an opportunity for STR owners to present information to the plan commission and have a meaningful impact on the outcome.
Why Your Presence Matters: Zoom access will NOT be provided, therefore, the only way to make our perspective heard is to attend the meeting.
Meeting Details:
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3rd
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Jacksonport Town Hall, 3365 County Road V
Jacksonport Plan Commission Documents:
- View Meeting Agenda
- Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Session 23
- Case for a Jacksonport STR Ordinance
- Comments Following Plan Commission Session 23
- Recent Property Sales in Jacksonport
- Bailey’s Harbor STR Ordinance
- Bailey’s Harbor STR FAQs
- Sevastopol STR Ordinance – Amendment
- Sevastopol STR FAQs
We just received the Plan Commission packet today. Most of the information provided related to STRs comes from two residents who have a dim view of STRs. Home Hosts has provided the Plan Commission with our model ordinance and our data sheet (see page two.) Therefore, these documents are not included in their packet. We also spoke at a July public meeting on STRs, which was well received.
We support an ordinance so there are clear rules of road for STRs but not restrictive elements advocated by a very small number of residents.
In reviewing the documents we just received today, we find the information has data and conclusions that we disagree with. We are putting that information together over the weekend and will share it with the Plan Commission and you when it’s available prior to Tuesday’s meeting.
A few people that have seen these documents have been upset. Please do not send any angry notes to the Plan Commission members. This will not be helpful. The Plan Commission is a very level headed group. They are gathering information and, of course, need to hear all perspectives. It’s our job to continue to provide a reasonable and fair perspective, which we have and will continue to have the opportunity to do.
It is essential you attend in person to ensure the Plan Commission hears what is actually happening with STRs. As we develop more information, it will be available in the Home Hosts website under “News & Resources”.
Next Steps:
- Please let us know if you are able to attend December 3rd, 4pm, by emailing us at hello@homehosts.org.
- Join Home Hosts to bolster our collective advocacy efforts on your behalf.
Thank you for your engagement and support.
Home Hosts Board of Directors
Building a trusted home-sharing community
Directors: Janet Slater, President Karen Jacobson Berndt, Vice President Holli Kohls, Treasurer Punkaj Gupta, Secretary Michael Servais, Alisa Landman, and Heather Heezen
Home Hosts, Inc. is a non-profit organization with its primary goal to provide short term rental information to owners and municipal governing and administrative personnel. Information, ordinances and interpretations in the short term rental world change quite quickly both in terms of time and by municipality.
Home Hosts, Inc. provides generalized updates and guidance but does not intend to, nor does it, provide legal or tax advice for any specific situation. You should not rely solely on Home Hosts, Inc. for any decisions regarding your specific situation. As such, please consult your own attorney and tax advisor when making decisions about your property, ownership, business and personal uses and succession planning.