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Richfield council approves first reading to limit short‑term rentals to minimum one week
Summary
The Richfield City Council voted to approve a first reading of an ordinance limiting short‑term rentals to a minimum stay of one week unless the rental license holder lives on‑site; the matter returns for a second reading and final action at a future meeting.
The Richfield City Council on May 13 approved the first reading of an ordinance that would restrict short‑term rentals (STRs) to stays of at least one week unless the rental license holder resides on the property.
The move responds to resident complaints about rapid turnover and disruptive parties and aligns with a staff recommendation that sought to balance neighborhood impacts with property‑owner rights. Councilmember Hayford O'Leary moved the amendment changing staff's original 30‑day proposal to a one‑week minimum; the motion passed on the council floor and the ordinance will return for a second reading at a future meeting.
City staff told the council they estimate about 100 short‑term rentals in Richfield and roughly 700 single‑family rental properties overall. Staff recommended limiting stays shorter than one month to cases where the license holder is on site, citing administrative complexity and extra…
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