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Council backs pursuit of short‑term lodging licensing scheme to improve enforcement and TOT collection
Summary
City staff outlined a proposed licensing program requiring owners to obtain a short‑term lodging license, post license numbers on listings, file nuisance response plans and post surety bonds; council directed staff to continue ordinance development and outreach to online platforms and authorized follow‑up.
City staff presented a draft licensing scheme Feb. 25 to tighten enforcement of unauthorized short‑term rentals and improve transient occupancy tax collection. The proposal would require operators of short‑term lodging units to obtain a short‑term lodging license in addition to a business license, submit a nuisance response plan, post a $1,500 surety bond and notify neighbors…
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