Summary
Three of the five cases involved short-term rentals — one approval and two revocation appeals. Neighbors in Butchertown described a party, a shooting, and chronic trash problems, while the South Third owner won his registration back after fixing code issues.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Revoked operators face a one-year ban on new registrations and possible loss of their CUP.
Approved operators and guests; neighborhood associations gain enforcement outcomes.
Butchertown neighbors near 1305 E Washington lose the rental's operation; the operator loses revenue for at least a year.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Zoning Adjustment — November 2, 2026
The board had to decide whether a party house with a shooting and a booking-listing violation deserved license revocation. Neighbors say 311 and police calls went unanswered; the owner's management company says it has fixed the problems.
Code Enforcement Board — October 30, 2026
A Brook Street property was cited for running a short-term rental without a conditional-use permit. The owner is working through the permit process and got more time.
Board of Zoning Adjustment — August 31, 2026
Three of the five cases involved short-term rentals — one approval and two revocation appeals. Neighbors in Butchertown described a party, a shooting, and chronic trash problems, while the South Third owner won his registration back after fixing code issues.
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