Newport is looking to expand a ban citywide on new, non-owner occupied short-term rentals under 30 days.The city previously banned new, non-owner-occupied short-term rentals in residential zones in 2022. On July 10, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution instructing city administration to present ordinance changes and administrative policies to prohibit such uses in any zone in the city by July 24. If approved, any potential ban would exempt properties “currently under contract to be purchased or permitted” for short- term rental use, according to the resolution.According to city solicitor Christopher Behan, the final ordinance changes to enact the ban as proposed will require approval from the Planning Board. A first reading of the new policy is tentatively slated for a first reading and vote on July 24 and will require a second reading and vote in August before becoming law.According to councilor Mark Aramli, who authored the resolution, a law passed by the Rhode Is...
