Parsons city commissioners this week began reviewing language for ordinances that would require landlords to register rental properties with the city and restrict citizens from parking on front and side yards of residences. Registering rental properties could be the first step toward improving the condition of rental properties in Parsons. The parking issue is a way to remove unsightly vehicles from the yards in Parsons. The vehicles would have to be parked on an all-weather surface to stay on the front or side yards. These surfaces range from gravel to concrete. The discussion of the registration requirement may not apply to AirBNBs or VRBO homes, commissioners heard. Renters in these homes are there for the short term and owners go to lengths to bring customers in by providing amenities and clean living spaces.
Source: Parsons Sun
