Changes to Wilmington, New York’s land use code regarding short-term rentals are being considered, reported the Lake Placid News.
Section 3J requires a building owner to include a septic inspection report in their application for an STR permit and subsequent renewals. Permits currently expire after two years. The proposed change would shorten the permit length to one year.The proposed change came out of concerns about the number of occupants commonly found in short-term rentals. Bedrooms are often overcrowded and living rooms are used for sleeping. This results in more people using the septic system than it was designed for, which is
