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Council hears extended debate on short-term rentals; staff proposes owner-occupied preference, enforcement and education
Summary
Staff updated council and the public on months of outreach about short-term rentals (STRs). Staff reported broad concerns from neighbors about party houses, noise, parking and privacy; STR operators said ratings and proactive management reduce problems. Staff proposed an owner-occupied preference (exempting owner-occupied units from spacing and
City staff presented an update on short-term rental (STR) policy discussions, describing months of outreach with organized STR operators, homeowners and concerned residents and offering potential ordinance directions including an owner-occupied preference and stepped enforcement.
Jake (staff) said he had met with two broad groups: homeowners concerned about disturbances and STR operators organized as the Orem Short Term Rental Association. Homeowners described party or event homes with dozens of cars, late-night noise, lighting trespass, alleged drug use and…
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