To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Roy W. Rimer, Zoning Inspector, Zoning Section, Planning Division; Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager
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Presenter: Caitlyn Mars, Zoning and Animal Services Manager, Zoning Section, Planning Division; Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager
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Subject:
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1:15 PM *LDC23-001, Implementation of the Short-Term Rentals Program
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
In this study session Staff will present research related to questions raised in the previous study session on January 28, 2025, about draft regulations for short-term rentals (STRs) and a recommended implementation. Staff will be seeking decisions from the Board for draft language regarding ownership restrictions, the number of licenses an entity may be granted, parking requirements, safety inspection requirements, restrictions specific to some Zoning districts, appeals of licensing decisions, recommended fees, and the approach to licensing existing STRs. Staff is seeking specific direction on the options presented with these topics.
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Background and Discussion: Staff began investigating options and methods for regulation of STRs in 2023 due to concerns received from the public about impacts they were experiencing from existing STRs. Staff conducted research into whether and how several jurisdictions in Colorado regulate STRs, conducted random and open surveys of the public for feedback, and received specific direction from the Board of County Commissioners on how to move forward in drafting regulations. Several questions about approach to specific parts of the regulations remain.
Ownership Restrictions - One of the concerns raised in the previous study session was whether corporations can be restricted from operating STRs. The challenge to regulating on that basis is the US Supreme Court decision in Citizens United that corporations...
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