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Council declines immediate ban on rentals near schools; opts to monitor complaints for three months
Summary
After public comment and legal briefings, the Seal Beach City Council decided to monitor short‑term rental complaints for three months rather than adopt a school buffer ordinance. Staff noted state/coastal limits on local bans in the coastal zone and residents offered conflicting views about safety and enforcement.
The Seal Beach City Council on June 23 discussed whether to restrict short‑term rentals (STRs) near schools but did not enact a new ordinance. Instead, councilmembers directed city staff and police to monitor complaints related to STRs and return with a report in about three months.
The item stemmed from public comments asking the council to prohibit STR listings near McGaugh School. Staff reviewed other cities’ approaches and reported that coastal jurisdictions…
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