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Residents warn draft short-term rental window could swell STR numbers; commissioners delay ordinance posting
Summary
Public commenters and commissioners debated a draft short-term rental (STR) ordinance that includes a 60-day application window that would allow existing and new operators to apply and potentially be exempt from proposed caps; commissioners removed the ordinance from today’s agenda to allow legal edits and will publish the draft before hearings.
Commissioners and residents flagged a provision in the draft short-term rental ordinance that, as discussed in a work session, would allow properties to apply during a 60-day window and be exempt from proposed caps.
Greg Liverman, a member of the Teller Park Conservation District, told the board he heard during the work session that “all existing STRs will be able to continue operation so long as they pass inspection, pay a fee, and apply within the 1st 60 days.” Liverman said the apparent exemption could encourage owners who do not currently operate STRs to apply during that period, effectively expanding short-term rentals and altering neighborhood fabric.
The board emphasized the draft is not final. Chairman Stone said there are “some other mechanisms within it” intended to limit expansion, including possible ownership-duration requirements before a new applicant could qualify. Commissioner Campbell said the ordinance is still in redline and will follow the formal ordinance process with readings and public postings before any change takes effect.
The board removed the item from the meeting agenda to allow the county attorney to make edits and directed staff to publish the draft online once it is ready. Commissioners encouraged residents to attend future hearings and review the posted ordinance when it becomes available.
