Meeting Summary
The city council convened to discuss the proposed short-term rental (STR) ordinance, a culmination of years of work. Key topics included potential limits on the number of licenses per applicant, regulations for accessory structures, notification requirements for adjacent property owners, and the collection of hotel/motel taxes. No final decisions were reached, and the ordinance will be revised and presented again for further review.
Financial Matters
Short-Term Rental License Fee
Proposed annual license fee for short-term rentals.
Short-Term Rental Inspection Fee
Proposed annual inspection fee for short-term rentals, to cover fire and code inspections.
Hotel/Motel Tax Collection
Discussion on ensuring collection of hotel/motel and sales tax from short-term rentals to even the playing field with traditional lodging.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Clean draft of Short-Term Rental Ordinance to be brought back to a conference or study session.
Agenda Summary
Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Discussion on the proposed ordinance for short-term rentals, covering licensing, operational requirements, fees, and enforcement. The council reviewed various aspects, including a monitoring service, potential limits on licenses, and notification procedures for neighbors.