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Code Amendments (LEG-18-00001): Short Term Rental (STR) Policy Development Approach
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Provide input and direction to on the following:
• Confirmation if the City Commission would like staff to move forward amending the regulations for short-term rentals at this time to make the review process easier and adopt more standards as needed; and
• Confirmation if the City Commission agrees with the project approach identified within this memorandum. If not, please provide feedback. If additional process or resources are needed, staff recommends delaying the project until after the Comprehensive Plan is complete so there is sufficient resources to dedicate to the project.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has prepared a memorandum with policy considerations and a recommended scope of work for the development of a Short Term Rental policy for the City. The City Commission directed staff to broaden the code amendment process to streamline the process and add criteria as needed to make it easier for community members to use their property as a short-term or vacation rentals.
Short-term rentals (STRs), or vacation rentals, include the rental of part or all of a home, apartment or condominium for a limited stay (typically 30 days or less), typically on a nightly or weekly basis.