The purpose of this item is to seek City Council direction regarding the Short Term Rental Ordinance. The intent of the Short Term Rental Ordinance is to adopt and implement proposed ordinance amendments designed to address ongoing community concerns; while maintaining the economic benefits associated with short-term rentals. These amendments are intended to establish reasonable standards governing the density and operation of short-term rentals. The goal is to promote compliance, ensure safety, and maintain balanced oversight without compromising the health, safety, and welfare of city residents.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).