At December’s Board of Zoning Appeals, the board reviewed multiple applications for short-term rentals.
Approved: Short-term rental on 3 Mills Avenue
Applicants Michelle and Jessica Kilcoyne applied for a special exception permit for a short-term rental on 3 Mills Avenue. At the time of the application, the zoning was OD. The board found that the proposed use for a short-term rental was appropriate and granted the special exception permit.
Approved: Short-term rental on 107 Whitsett Street
The board also approved Ascend Construction, LLC, represented by Adam Pitts, application to use units 1,2, and 3 on 107 Whitsett Street as a short-term rental.
Approved: Veterinary clinic 102 Woodruff Road Suite K103
An application for a Veterinary clinic, presented by the Veterinary Emergency Group, was approved to operate after midnight in a planned development district. Although permitted in a planned development district, a permit is needed to operate for 24-hour operation. The clinic will not allow boarding for the animals and will only be for inside use only.
Denied: Short-term rental on 801 E. North Street
An application for a short-term rental on E. North Street was denied by the board due to “no new occupancy permit have been secured for short-term rental activity” and the fear of no offsite parking would cause issues later down the road.

Approved: Automotive rental on 2432 Laurens Road
An existing automotive rental company, Avis Budget Group, will be moving from their space on Woodruff Road. to Laurens Road after being approved by the board.