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Planning commission backs limited vacation-rental permits; council to set rules
Summary
The planning commission recommended allowing a small number of vacation-rental permits (staff cited a possible cap of five, first-come/first-served) with strict operating rules; council discussion flagged housing-supply concerns and said any final ordinance would return to council.
Cloverdale staff reported the planning commission is open to expanding vacation rentals in select zones but recommended strict limits and rules. Staff said the city currently allows vacation rentals in two zones near downtown and that at least two properties are operating without permits. The planning commission proposed a capped approach — staff cited an example cap of five permits, granted on a first-come, first-served basis — combined with stringent rules such as a 24/7 local contact, density limits and other conditions drawn from other cities.
Supporters said vacation rentals could increase tourism and provide alternatives to the city—s two hotels; opponents raised concerns that converting long-term housing to short-term rentals could reduce rental availability. Committee members emphasized that the planning commission—s direction was a concept and that any concrete rules, including enforcement provisions and neighbor-notification requirements, would come back to the council for formal action.
No ordinance or formal council vote was included in the transcript; staff said they would return with a full set of rules if the proposal advances.
