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San Bernardino council delays decision on short‑term rental rules after hours of testimony
Summary
After hours of public testimony for and against short‑term rentals, the City Council voted to continue consideration of proposed STR regulations for 30 days so staff can supply cost estimates, enforcement plans and vendor analyses; residents cited fire risk and blocked emergency access while hosts warned of lost income.
The San Bernardino City Council on April 15 continued debate on proposed regulations for short‑term rentals, voting to postpone a final decision for 30 days so staff can supply additional cost, enforcement and classification information.
City staff presented background on options ranging from a citywide ban in certain residential zones to a regulatory program including registration, annual licensing and inspections. Staff estimated the program could yield up to about $324,000 annually in transient occupancy tax under one scenario and described potential inspection fees and enforcement costs — for example, examples of inspection costs roughly in the $500–$575 range and proposed penalties for repeat violations. Staff also noted the city may contract with a third‑party vendor (referred to in the…
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