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San Clemente council orders planning review after residents press short-term rental concerns
Summary
After extended public comment, the San Clemente City Council directed staff and the Planning Commission to review short-term lodging unit (STLU) rules, including the amortization period and potential limited expansions tied to major events, while amending the minutes of a prior meeting to record that direction.
The San Clemente City Council on June 3 directed staff and the Planning Commission to review short-term lodging unit (STLU) rules — including the city's amortization timetable and whether limited expansions should be allowed for major events — after multiple residents urged the council to reject extending accommodations for short-term rentals.
The matter drew a lengthy public-comment period in which residents described neighborhood impacts and urged the council to prioritize quality of life. "We are within reason. We ask all of you to support our neighborhood residents and do not allow this to go any further," said Amanda Quintanilla, a resident who identified herself during public comment. Christie Dassenville, another long-term resident, said STLUs had caused chronic noise, parking and safety problems in her neighborhood and urged the council to act now to avoid future disruption.
Why it matters: The council's direction starts a formal review process that can lead to zoning and code changes. Speakers told the council…
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