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Arvada residents urge stricter short-term rental rules after drive-by shooting
Summary
Neighbors described a May 9 drive-by shooting tied to a short-term rental and urged the City Council to adopt regulations including minimum-night stays and vetting; city staff contacted residents and the property has stopped renting pending follow-up.
Neighbors in northwest Arvada urged the City Council on May 20 to adopt stricter short-term rental rules after a drive-by shooting tied to an Airbnb on their block.
“On May 9, ’10 ’30 PM, we had a drive by shooting on our street,” resident Jamie Layer told the council during public comment. Several neighbors described chaotic scenes and property damage. “There are no regulations, so anyone is welcome to come stay at this Airbnb,” Layer added.
Longtime resident Michael Lair said bullets struck homes and that people were injured: “I walked a young lady over to a neighbor’s house where she could take refuge because her face was all bloody.” He said the property was being operated as a “party house” that advertises features such as a hot tub and game room. Resident Casey…
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