Tipping the scales

A public hearing on short term rentals (STRs) at the August 13 meeting of the Saratoga Planning Commision saw fiery discussion from a packed crowd.

Many members of the public participated in the hearing, giving reasons both for and against regulation of STRs.

Discussion on this issue originally began in 2023, when the Planning Commission considered creating an ordinance to limit the number of STRs in Saratoga. The proposed ordinance was tabled after Town Attorney Kylie Waldrip raised concerns it would bring potential litigation against the town, claiming the Town of Jackson was facing legal ba...