Zoning Issues Spark Spirited Discussion at City Meeting

Should Cascade allow short-term home rentals? That question sparked a spirited discussion at the Oct. 19 Town Council meeting.

Sherri Clinger read a letter to the council, explaining that the sale of their 5,200-square-foot home is being hindered because town ordinances prohibit short-term rental of a single-family residence. She said she has had four potential buyers in the last four months back off when they discover Cascade prohibits short-term rentals.

"This has been extremely disheartening," she said. "Why not let my prospective buyers have an AirBNB or a short-term rental? Why not let so...