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Neighbors press council to limit short‑term rentals near schools; council asks staff to research approaches used elsewhere

3615161 · May 28, 2025
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Public speakers urged restrictions on short‑term rental (STR) listings that advertise proximity to an elementary school and asked the council to consider buffer zones; council directed staff to research other cities’ school‑proximity restrictions and report back.

Neighbors of Magah (Maga) Elementary School and other residents told the council that a recently permitted short‑term rental on Riviera Drive advertises access to the school and draws safety concerns.

Assistant planner Samuel Funes gave a program update: the city currently has 32 active STR permits issued during the 2024–25 fiscal year, one pending application, and 17 applicants on a waitlist and explained permitting and inspection steps. “The ordinance allows a maximum…

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