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Palm Coast residents press council to tighten short‑term rental enforcement, city staff to deliver compliance report
Summary
Residents described repeated disturbances from short‑term rentals (VRBO/Airbnb) and urged stronger enforcement; staff agreed to deliver a white paper on program performance and enforcement numbers
Several Palm Coast residents used the public comment period on Aug. 5 to press the city for stronger enforcement of the short‑term rental (STR) ordinance, saying unregistered or noncompliant VRBO/Airbnb units are creating noise, parking and quality‑of‑life problems.
Dennis Secolo, a 14‑year resident, said he had called police 14 times since March about disturbances from a short‑term rental next door and alleged the property had been operating without a city license until June. Other speakers described loud music, profanity and disruption to families. Council members and staff responded by outlining current enforcement steps and responsibilities shared with the tax collector.
Acting City Manager said staff would provide a white paper explaining how the STR program is working, the number of identified units (446 found citywide with 186 registered at the time, and 75 identified as no longer STRs), and enforcement actions to date. Council members asked for additional data: numbers of enforcement referrals to the code board, repeat violations, and whether units are in city limits or unincorporated Flagler County.
Outcome: No ordinance change or vote at the meeting. Council directed staff to compile an enforcement and compliance report for council and public review.
