Agenda Item Wording:
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Consideration of and direction on initiating potential Municipal Code Updates related to Short-Term Rentals (STRs).
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Deadline for Action: 5/1/2023
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Josh Dan, Senior Planner, josh.dan@visalia.city, (559) 713-4003
Paul Bernal, Community Development Director, paul.bernal@visalia.city, (559) 713-4025
Renee Nagel, Finance Director, renee.nagel@visalia.city, (559) 713-4375
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a review of current processes and standards related to Short-Term Rentals and consider the information presented in this staff report. Based on the staff report, presentation and comments received, the City Council may direct staff to formulate potential changes related to Short-Term Rentals and begin processing a Municipal Code Text Amendment to implement these changes. Revisions to be considered as part of the Municipal Code Text Amendment process related to Short-Term Rentals will be subject to a future work session discussion.
Background Discussion:
A Short-Term Rental (STR) is defined in the California Government Code Section 36900(d)(2) as a residential dwelling, or any portion of a residential dwelling, that is rented to a person or persons for 30 consecutive days or less. (Please note this definition is different than group homes licensed through the state. Also different are board and care facilities which are defined in the Zoning Ordinance.) STRs are commonly booked through third-party internet hosting platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. In addition, guests may also book STRs through travel sites such as Expedia or Hotwire, or directly with a homeowner or tenant via social media platform marketplaces or word of mouth.
Complaints from local residents in the community identifying concerns and issues with SRTs have been brought to the City Council's attention and questions asked regarding if this use shou...
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