🎯 STRisker: Bulletin - Springville, NY
Springville Approves STR Law, Sets Fees and Licensing Rules
Springville Adopts First Comprehensive STR Rules After Heated Hearing
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After months of discussion and a growing need to regulate short‑term rentals, the Village of Springville Board of Trustees voted on March 16 to approve Local Law 5 of 2026, establishing the village’s first full set of STR rules.
The law, adopted following a public hearing, outlines licensing requirements, zoning restrictions, and a tiered fee structure based on occupancy and residency status.
Max Borsuk
The law states that STRs can both “disrupt peace in residential neighborhoods” and “attract visitors” while providing income for homeowners, and therefore require a balanced regulatory framework.
Under the new rules, STRs are prohibited in R‑M zoning districts, but may operate elsewhere with a valid license. Both owner‑occupied and non‑owner‑occupied properties may apply, though fees differ significantly between the two categories.
Licenses must be obtained from the code enforcement officer, who will verify compliance before issuing or renewing a permit. Failure to meet ongoing requirements can result in revocation. Fees range from $100 to $400 for owner‑occupied homes and $250 to $750 for non‑resident owners, depending on the number of bedrooms.
During the public hearing, several residents raised concerns about definitions, parking rules, and the fee structure. Resident Seth Wochensky argued the law swings too far in one direction. “It’s a real swing of the pendulum from nothing to what we have here,” he said. “It’s a little extreme in certain areas.”
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Trustees acknowledged the concerns but emphasized the urgency of establishing a legal framework. Trustee Mary Padasak, who served on the drafting committee, said the village needed to act because STRs were technically not permitted under existing code. “We wanted to get something on the record to allow them to operate,” she said, noting that some “rough areas” would be revisited.
Trustee Jessica Schuster echoed that sentiment, calling the law a “living, breathing document.” She said the board expects to refine the rules as the village updates its comprehensive plan. Trustee Russ Belscher was more blunt: “We got to get something on the books. We can’t keep extending this moratorium.”
With the law now in place, Springville will begin licensing STRs while preparing for future amendments based on community feedback.
The next meeting of the Village of Springville Board of Trustees will be Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 65 Franklin St., Springville.
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