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Residents press Simi Valley council to ban short-term rentals as code revision advances to planning commission
Summary
Multiple residents urged the council to ban short-term rentals (STRs), citing petitions, out-of-town hosting pressures tied to major events, and enforcement gaps; staff said STR code reforms go to Planning Commission in March with Council consideration expected in April or May.
Several residents used the public comment period at the Feb. 24 Simi Valley City Council meeting to press elected officials to ban short-term rentals (STRs), raising petitions, data and enforcement concerns ahead of an upcoming Planning Commission review.
Elin Eason said she submitted petitions with more than 430 signatures and urged Council to enact "a total ban" on STRs, arguing they operate like motels in residential neighborhoods and…
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