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Neighbors press Seal Beach council to deny short‑term rental renewal at 521 Riviera Drive near elementary school
Summary
Multiple Riviera Drive residents urged the council to refuse renewal of a short‑term rental permit for 521 Riviera Drive, citing child safety at nearby Maguire Elementary, parking violations, and lack of reliable background checks; staff said the issue will be brought back for council consideration at a future meeting.
Seal Beach — Several Riviera Drive residents told the City Council they fear a short‑term rental at 521 Riviera Drive risks children’s safety and neighborhood quality because the house sits about 55 feet from a school drop‑off and fields used by youth sports.
At Tuesday’s meeting Michael Westmoreland, Myra Romero, Julie Westmoreland and others said the rental permit creates a steady stream of unknown guests near Maguire Elementary School and community fields, and they urged the council to refuse renewal. Romero said she collected more than 200 petition signatures from neighbors who share the safety concerns.
“My utmost concern is for the safety of the children using Riviera Drive as an entry and exit…
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