The status of short-term rentals will get a long look as the La Conner Town Planning Commission seek public input while updating what has become a hot button topic in La Conner.

During their discussion of the issue last week, commissioners endorsed holding a community roundtable in September and collecting comments on the Town’s website.

Assistant Planner Ajah Eills suggested the public dialogue after short-term rentals were addressed at the Aug. 1 hybrid meeting at Maple Hall.

Short-term rentals are permitted in La Conner’s commercial zone but not in residential areas.

Planning Director Micha...