Alternative permit options for STRs in upstate NY

[John D.]

Hi all!

I am researching the viability of STRs in upstate NY and there is a lot of chatter at the moment about pending or upcoming changes to regulations within specific towns, counties, etc. 

However, I am curious if anyone has any experience of applying for an alternate type of permit that would essentially allow a STR in the area. For example, a permit to run a "Bed & Breakfast" (in the traditional sense). Or, for example, if someone wanted to run a tiny house village of say 5 tiny houses on a few acres. Is there a special permit for say, a campground which could be applied for? This is especially interesting as a lot of the STR regulation I am seeing is either putting a limit on the number of nights that the property can be rented out for, or requiring that the property be the primary residence for the owner. Presumably an alternate permit type such as a campground permit or more traditional "bed and breakfast" permit would not have such limitations.