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Council creates STR subcommittee after wide discussion on fees, inspections and grandfathering
Summary
After hours of discussion about inspection rules, fees and grandfathering for short‑term rentals, the council formed a subcommittee (council and staff plus citizen members) to craft a data‑driven ordinance and fee schedule.
Council considered a redline draft of a short‑term rental (STR) ordinance and a model ordinance the city attorney provided. Councilmember Benfield led the discussion and said the goal of the ordinance is to ensure STR operators are permitted and collect hotel occupancy taxes while balancing homeowners' rights.
Key discussion points included: whether initial compliance should be self‑certified or inspected by city staff (staff said…
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