Town of Dorset Short Term Rental Ordinance Adoption Public Notice: On April 9, 2024 the Selectboard of the Town of Dorset adopted the Dorset Short Term Rental Ordinance. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 1972 to inform the public of this adoption and of the voters' right to petition for a vote to disapprove the Ordinance. The Ordinance outlines certain requirements for owners of Short-Term Rental properties and establishes a registration process, including the payment of an annual fee to the Town. The Ordinance is organized as follows: Section 1: Purpose Section 2: Definitions Section 3: Short Term Rental Officer Section 4: Registering a Short-Term Rental Section 5: Rules for Sort-Term Rentals Section 6: Penalties; Enforcement Section 7: Construction wits Other Law The full text of the Short Term Rental Ordinance is available for viewing in person at the Town Clerk's Office, 112 Mad Tom Road, East Dorset, VT 05253 or online at: www.dorsetvt.org Additional information about this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Rob Gaiotti, Town Manager, at 112 Mad Tom Road East Dorset, VT 05253. (802) 362-4571 townmanager@gmail.com Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 1973, voters of the Town of Dorset have the right to petition for a town vote on the question of disapproving the Short Term Rental Ordinance. In accordance with 24 V.S.A. 1973(b) the voter petition must be signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified voters of the Town of Dorset and presented to the Town of Dorset Selectboard or Town Clerk no later than May 23, 2024, which is 44 days following the date of adoption. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 1973, the Short Term Rental Ordinance shall become effective June 8, 2024, which is 60 days from the date of adoption. AD# 84020 04/19/2024