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Newport Beach council adopts expanded safety enhancement zones, keeps mandatory revocation for certain short-term lodging crimes
Summary
The Newport Beach City Council approved an ordinance expanding safety enhancement zones and retained mandatory revocation language for specified serious crimes tied to short-term lodging permits, while directing staff to clarify notice timing and due-process safeguards.
The Newport Beach City Council voted unanimously to adopt changes expanding Safety Enhancement Zones and to retain a mandatory revocation provision for short-term lodging permits tied to a limited list of serious offenses.
Supporters of the measure and several council members said the ordinance targets a narrow set of crimes that impose extraordinary burdens on police and public safety. City Attorney Harp explained the drafting intent: "It was basically inserted so that it'd be mandatory to revoke a short-term lodging permit, but only if certain crimes are committed," and said revocation would follow only when a violation is proved by a…
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