Apr 28, 2026Board meeting
St. Charles County Council Council Meeting
The council held a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of the county. The discussion covered key elements of the draft legislation, including the definition of short-term rentals, requirements for a licensing and inspection program, the designation of a local contact person for complaints, and restrictions on density and occupancy. The council addressed the potential for complaint-driven enforcement and the necessity of ensuring public safety and neighborhood compatibility while considering the exclusion of specific agricultural tourism zones from these regulations.