Pensacola Beach Weighs 24/7 Rental Contacts and Registry as Homes Sleeping 40 Draw Complaints
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 28
Pensacola Beach Weighs 24/7 Rental Contacts and Registry as Homes Sleeping 40 Draw Complaints
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 28
Summary
Pensacola Beach is considering stricter short-term rental rules, including a property registry and a requirement that owners name a 24/7 contact for complaints.
Resident concerns center on large vacation homes that can sleep 30 or 40 guests, which locals say generate late-night noise, parking strain and trash buildup between checkouts and collection days.
Rhonda Dorfman of Pensacola Beach Advocates said the changes would give sheriff's deputies a clear person to reach when issues such as noise or underage drinking arise.
Residents backing the proposal say they do not want to end vacation rentals, but to preserve the feel of low-density neighborhoods while officials review rules used in Gulf Breeze, Anna Maria Island and Panama City.