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Council directs staff to draft targeted short‑term‑rental rules for major regional events; pilot parameters set
Summary
Council directed staff to craft an ordinance that would create a time‑limited Type B short‑term‑rental license for major regional events (Sundance), emphasizing a resident‑first pilot, owner consent for sublets, ADU inclusion, reporting requirements and a one‑year review. Council required consultation with Visit Longmont and the LTID.
At the April 28 meeting staff presented a draft approach to allow limited short‑term rental (STR) use tied to major regional events. The draft mirrored Boulder’s special‑event licensing approach: a short‑term Type B license valid only for a defined event window, intended to expand available visitor lodging during peak demand while placing guardrails on long‑term STR conversions.
Council debated four principal policy questions: whether Type B should be…
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