To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Roy Rimer, Zoning Inspector, Public Works and Development
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Presenter: Roy Rimer, Zoning Inspector, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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3:15 PM *Implementation Options for Regulation of Short-Term Rentals
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
Staff is requesting additional direction from the Board regarding the method the proposed short-term rental program should be managed in terms of the relationship between levels of service, enforcement, and budgeting.
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Background and Discussion: Since the previous study session at the end of January 2024, Public Works and Development has drafted Land Development Code language for the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) and performed research into avenues of implementation. The County Attorney's Office provided support in converting portions of the language into an ordinance to work alongside the Land Development Code and meet statutory requirements.
Draft Regulations
The prepared draft regulations provided to the Board, if adopted, would require that any operating STR obtain a license from the County, and renew the license annually to continue operating. A license may be granted depending on compliance with the requirements in the text of the regulations as well as a "good neighbor" agreement. Examples include requiring the owner or their agent be available to promptly respond to issues that may arise, a list of safety standards, off-street parking being provided, proper trash management, occupancy limits, prohibiting noise/disturbance, and limiting the minimum distance that two STR properties may operate from one another. Potential penalties for non-compliance include fines and revocation of the license for two years.
Inspection Requirements
Staff recommends that the regulations require self-certification or third-party certification by the applic...
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