Sequim planners favor annual check-in on short-term rentals using data subscription
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Summary
The commission agreed with staff’s recommendation to monitor short-term rentals annually (via a service like AirDNA) rather than adopt immediate new regulations, noting the market has declined but could rebound; staff will add language or an annual check to the work plan.
During the director's report on Nov. 18, Sequim planning staff recommended an annual monitoring approach for short-term rentals using a subscription data service (AirDNA or similar) rather than immediate regulatory changes.
Staff said the Leland Consulting presentation and local data indicate short-term rentals have declined and that an annual check tied to the Planning Commission's work plan would reveal whether the market is changing enough to warrant code changes. Commissioners agreed, noting that the number of short-term rentals could rise quickly if new resort properties move forward.
Action item: Staff will include an annual monitoring report as part of the commission's work plan and report back on any significant changes that might require policy or code action.