Summary
The city says the Highway 31 extended-stay motel has become an unlicensed apartment operation — 62% of guests stay over 180 days — and moved to revoke its license. Residents, including domestic violence survivors, testified that closure would leave them with nowhere to go. No decision was made tonight.
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city says 68% of the property's revenue comes from non-transient stays it can't lawfully license; tenants fear losing affordable housing.
The city gains code and tax compliance if the motel reverts to transient use.
Long-term residents — including domestic violence survivors and people undergoing medical treatment — could lose their housing.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - May 7, 2026
The council unanimously revoked the business license of the extended-stay hotel at 1902 Highway 31 South. Residents who live there — some unhoused or in transition — pleaded to keep their homes, and a company representative asked for direct talks with the city.
City Council Meeting - Apr 23, 2026
The city says the Highway 31 extended-stay motel has become an unlicensed apartment operation — 62% of guests stay over 180 days — and moved to revoke its license. Residents, including domestic violence survivors, testified that closure would leave them with nowhere to go. No decision was made tonight.
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