Regulations on large-scale farms in Walworth County could change in coming months.
A federal judge found the regulations do not violate the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution.
A contentious licensing fee for short-term rental units in Walworth County might drop by $304 if the county board approves the new fee.
The annual licensing fee for Walworth County short-term rental units could fall by $300 next year under a proposal by the county’s zoning department.
A Walworth County official says the rollout of new ordinances governing short-term rental properties has gone more smoothly than expected, despite a recent court ruling against the county's previous ordinances.
For the first time, Walworth County zoning code will explicitly allow short-term rentals, but revised ordinances will restrict occupancy, set quiet hours and require an annual licensing fee of $904.
