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Draper council discusses short-term rental permits and enforcement options
Summary
Councilors flagged recurring problems with short-term rentals and asked staff to draft permit-based options that could include noise curfews, parking limits and permit revocation for violations; staff said state legislation could affect local authority.
Council members discussed rising neighborhood frustration with short-term rentals and considered a local permitting approach to address negative externalities.
Multiple council members described complaints they have heard from neighbors and suggested a local permitting regime. One council member summarized an idea: require short-term rentals to obtain a permit and include enforceable conditions such as "no noise after 10:00," "no parking on the street," and permit revocation if violations persist.
Staff cautioned that state action is pending and said the city would watch for legislation; nevertheless staff indicated Draper has "a lot of leeway to regulate" and can draft local options. A council member said the city should "start working on" a permit process that includes conditions and enforcement, including police involvement when necessary.
No formal policy or vote occurred at the meeting; council directed staff to prepare draft language and an outline of options and costs for future deliberation.
