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Pacifica council introduces rewritten short‑term rental ordinance after years of debate
Summary
The council voted to introduce an updated ordinance that tightens rules for unhosted rentals, adds inspections and insurance requirements, clarifies residency proof and guest rules, and requires Coastal Commission certification before some rules take effect in the coastal zone.
Community Development Director Samantha Updegrave presented a rewritten short‑term rental (STR) ordinance July 14, saying the draft reflects council and planning commission direction after multiple study sessions and public hearings. "A short term rental is the use of a dwelling unit or portion of it for a rental of less than 30 consecutive days," Updegrave said as she summarized proposed changes.
The rewrite narrows the definition of hosted STRs, moves accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs out of the hosted class, requires proof of insurance and an inspection for every STR, and reduces the annual night limit for unhosted rentals from 90 to 60 nights. It adds a 30‑minute responsible‑party response time requirement, clarifies solid‑waste and composting information to be provided to renters, and retains a citywide parking requirement of one off‑street space per legally…
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