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Port Hueneme council asks staff to start community outreach on short‑term rental rules
Summary
After a lengthy presentation and public comments from homeowners association representatives, the council unanimously directed staff to hold community engagement as the next step in considering short‑term rental regulations, with members expressing interest in at least a moderate regulatory approach.
The Port Hueneme City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to begin community engagement and workshops on possible short‑term rental (STR) regulations after receiving a staff overview and hearing from HOA representatives who asked the city to provide uniform rules for the coastal zone.
Staff explained that the city currently has no STR‑specific ordinance and that at least 14 units report and pay transient occupancy tax (TOT). A broader online search found roughly 50 listings advertised on Airbnb or VRBO, though staff said the true number of active, taxable units is likely smaller. Staff emphasized that almost all advertising for Port Hueneme STRs appears to be within the coastal zone, which adds complexity because the California Coastal Commission generally disallows outright bans in the coastal zone and requires local coastal program amendments for significant restrictions; the commission has, however,…
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