Airbnb

The manager of multiple Airbnbs in the area said she’s “remaining optimistic” despite Normal’s coming ban on short-term rental listings in certain neighborhoods – a ban that she thinks is an overcorrection.

The five-year delay of a ban on existing short-term rental units in residential areas of Normal might have been a wise move by the town.

The proposal comes after the town implemented a six-month moratorium on new residential short-term rental units last November so it could explore long-term options.

The Town of Normal will take the next six months to look at how other communities regulate short-term rental properties listed through Airbnb, Vrbo, and other online clearing houses. Council members Monday approved a moratorium on new short term rental units starting Dec. 1.

The Normal Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a temporary prohibition of new residential short-term rentals.

The Normal Town Council on Monday approved an amended annexation agreement for the Carden Springs luxury townhouse project being developed by Fairlawn Capital of Champaign.

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