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Staff outlines vacation‑rental ordinance changes and suspensions; draft amendments due to Planning Commission in February

Monterey County Planning Commission · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Housing & Community Development staff told the Planning Commission that the Board directed amendments to prohibit vacation rentals in residential zones in unincorporated Monterey County, suspended enforcement of two owner‑eligibility provisions pending legal resolution, and will return draft ordinances to the commission for recommendation to the Board.

Housing & Community Development staff briefed the Monterey County Planning Commission on Jan. 14 about direction from the Board of Supervisors to amend vacation‑rental regulations. Staff said the Board’s direction would prohibit vacation rental use in residential zones in the unincorporated county and tighten remaining regulations; staff will return draft ordinances to the commission for recommendation to the Board (the report is targeted for February).

Staff explained that,…

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