MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — A Montgomery City Council committee met Monday to begin drafting an ordinance that would regulate Airbnb and PadSplit rental properties in the city.

Currently, short-term rental operators in Montgomery are only required to obtain a business license. The city has not restricted which zoning districts allow them, leading some residents to describe the situation as a “Wild West” environment.

For Garden District resident Jill Friedman, that has meant major changes to her once-quiet street.

“I have lived here with great neighbors for 6 1/2 years, and six months ago I found out I live across the street from a hotel,” Friedman said. “A house was bought and turned into an Airbnb listed for up to 14 guests, which has meant 14 or more cars parking on the street. Those pe

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