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Planning Commission studies proposed short-term rental regulations, debates primary-residence vs. 180-day cap
Summary
Staff presented draft land development code amendments and two ordinance options to license short-term rentals in Arapahoe County. Commissioners questioned buffers, parking, enforcement, ADU rules and proposed fees; public comment period remains open through Oct. 10.
The Arapahoe County Planning Commission held a study-session discussion on proposed short-term rental (STR) regulations, reviewing a land development code (LDC) amendment and two draft ordinances that would authorize a county licensing program.
Planner Caitlin Mars presented background and two ordinance options: one that limits licenses to primary residences and a second that allows owners to license properties for up to 180 days per year. "Arapahoe County does not currently, regulate short term rentals, so they are in allowed use by right," Mars said, describing community outreach and complaints about parking, noise and party-house behavior that prompted the proposed regulations.
Nut graf: Staff requested Planning Commission feedback on the narrow LDC amendment (which determines where STRs would be allowed) and provided two ordinance drafts that the Board of County Commissioners would consider if the county elects to license STRs. The commission’s input will inform next steps; the public comment window for…
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