Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876, “SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS,” OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION CODE OF THE CITY OF HUDSON.
Brief Description: Amendment to the Short-Term Rental regulations of the City of Hudson.
Body
Legislative History
Ordinance No. 20-160; enacting a new Chapter 876, “Short-Term Rental Operations,” of the Business Regulation Code; adopted February 2, 2021.
Purpose & Explanation
At the July 27, 2021 workshop session, Council confirmed an interest in considering amendments to the Ordinance based on the marked-up version forwarded by Councilor Bigham and the comments generated during the discussion.
City Council further discussed the following specific amendments to consider during a workshop discussion at the August 24th meeting. Please see the attached memo and draft amendments.
Based on Council discussions at the October 12, 2021 workshop, the proposed legislation has been further revised to restrict a short-term rental from being within a detached dwelling unit or structure. Staff has reviewed all currently permitted short-term rental locations and confirmed none are operating within an accessory structure.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other, not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council review the submitted draft amendments, direct staff regarding any requested revisions, and then proceed to formally consider the draft legislation.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J Sheridan, Asst City Manager, Professional Services
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director