Frankfort, Kentucky Development News

Board Approves Conditional Use Permits for Short-Term Rentals with Strict Conditions

The board considered two separate requests for conditional use permits for short-term rentals. The first property, located at 1263 Devils Hollow Road, is a three-bedroom house intended to accommodate up to six occupants. Staff recommended approval with 14 conditions, including obtaining necessary licenses, safety inspections, working smoke/CO alarms, occupancy limits, no street parking, and operating in accordance with application materials. The second property, at 500 Walsh Road, is a much larger nine-bedroom house intended to accommodate up to 22 occupants. Staff also recommended approval with 15 conditions, similar to the first, but with a higher occupancy limit and a stricter vehicle limit of ten cars on the property, all parked in designated areas. Concerns were raised by residents and board members about potential impacts on neighborhood character, parking, and safety, especially for the larger property. The applicant for the larger property provided details on their operational procedures, including monitoring systems and communication protocols to manage guests and parking.