Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session to discuss short-term rentals (STRs) in the city. The discussion focused on current regulations, enforcement challenges, economic impact, and potential code revisions. No action was taken, but staff was directed to gather more data and draft potential amendments to the STR ordinance.
Financial Matters
Annual Revenue from STRs
Estimated annual increase in revenue from sales tax and visitor tax attributable to short-term rentals.
STR License Application Fee
Initial application fee for a short-term rental license, noted as not covering processing costs.
STR Annual Renewal Fee
Annual renewal fee for a short-term rental license.
Public Comments
Public comments highlighted concerns about the impact of STRs on neighborhood character, affordable housing, parking, noise, and enforcement. Some owners expressed the positive economic impact of STRs for their families and the community, while emphasizing the need for better enforcement against non-compliant properties. There was a strong call for clearer guidelines and increased enforcement resources.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Staff to gather more data on short-term rentals, including the number of unlicensed properties.
- Staff to draft potential revisions to the short-term rental ordinance, addressing regulations, enforcement, and application process.
- Further discussion of STR regulations by the City Council and Planning Commission.
Agenda Summary
Discussion and consideration of short-term rentals in the City of Stillwater
Joint study session of the Stillwater City Council and Planning Commission to discuss short-term rentals, including statistics, code enforcement, tax collections, comparisons to other cities' codes, and potential direction to staff.