Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS
Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.
Body
Legislative History
20-160, adopted February 2, 2021 establishing Chapter 876
21-115, adopted November 9, 2021, amending several minor items of Chapter 876 related to first year implementation of the program.
Purpose & Explanation
Please see the attached information:
1. Staff Memorandum
2. Map of current short-term rental operations
3. Chapter 876 Short-Term Rental operations
4. Comparison chart of tools used for regulation in other cities
April 2026 Update: Staff have attached an additional memo following up from the March discussion. Two amendments have been proposed in the attached redline with additional Council direction requesting within the memo.
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
Other [provide explanation]
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 proposed amendments of Chapter 876 short-term rental operations and provide applicable direction.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director