To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ceila Rethamel, Acting Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Caitlyn Mars, Zoning and Weed Control Manager
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Presenter: Caitlyn Mars, Zoning and Weed Control Manager
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Subject:
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2:00 PM *Short Term Rental Regulations
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this session is to provide the Board of County Commissioners with an informational update on the County's Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2026-01). Staff will present on the ordinance as drafted and read on March 31, 2026; describing the changes incorporated since the Board's previous discussions and summarizing public comments and referral feedback received during the most recent outreach period. No formal action is requested at this time. This update is intended to ensure the Board is fully informed on the current ordinance language, recent revisions, and community and stakeholder input prior to the scheduled public hearing on April 28, 2026.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Good Governance - Understand and respond to community needs, interests, and values.
Background and Discussion:
Since the Board's last discussion, several revisions have been incorporated into the draft ordinance in response to Board direction, as well as referral partner and resident feedback. These changes address the following areas: legacy designation, insurance requirement, occupancy restrictions, large-gathering prohibitions, 500-foot separation modifications, and waitlist/lottery adjustments.
Legacy Designation: To address concerns that existing STRs might lose the ability to operate under new regulations, staff added a legacy designation. This allows STRs active within six months prior to the ordinance's effective date, to continue operating even if they do not meet certain requirements. The legacy designation may exempt eligible properties from the primary residence requirement ...
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