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Council introduces short‑term rental ordinance, with caps and new permit framework
Summary
Council introduced on first reading a new short‑term rental ordinance that would require permits, set a citywide cap and establish operational standards for hosted and unhosted units.
The council held a lengthy discussion and voted to introduce, on first reading, a proposed ordinance establishing a short‑term rental (STR) permit program for National City. Planning staff presented a draft that would create a capped permit system, require operators to register and comply with safety and occupancy standards, and distinguish hosted from unhosted units.
Major provisions presented by staff included a citywide cap on registrations (staff proposed 180 total permits with a limit of 60 per council district to promote geographic equity), an annual permit fee option (staff cited…
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