by Nyamekye Daniel, The Center Square | January 15, 2021 02:00 PM Print this article
Wilmington city officials have kept a short-term rental ordinance intact despite it being ruled illegal by a North Carolina superior court judge.
The city s zoning ordinance places a 2% cap on how many properties can operate as rental homes in the same area. A New Hanover County Superior Court judge declared the ordinance void and unenforceable. During a Jan. 6 meeting, however, city planning commission officials decided to delay revisions to the policy by at least three months.
The city attorney s office said the ordinance legally could remain in place and be enforced until the city s appeal is resolved in court.