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Commission approves short-term rental limits, sets county cap at 25 (Ordinance 26-07)
Summary
The commission adopted Ordinance 26-07 revising Title 8, Chapter 15 to regulate short-term rentals in unincorporated Daggett County, including an explicit cap limiting permits to no more than 25 countywide. Commissioners debated percentage versus numeric caps and enforcement concerns before voting to adopt.
Daggett County commissioners voted to adopt Ordinance 26-07, revising short-term rental rules in unincorporated areas and imposing a countywide cap on permits. Committee member (S2) summarized the draft redline and said plainly: "Short term permits will only be issued to a point of no more than 25 within the county at any given time." The motion to adopt was seconded and the commission approved the ordinance by voice vote.
Discussion ahead of the vote focused on how to set an enforceable cap. Several commissioners recalled previous limits described as a percentage of residences (one recalled "10%"), and they debated whether a percentage-based limit is harder to calculate and enforce than a fixed number. Committee member (S5) raised housing-access concerns, saying short-term rentals can reduce long-term affordable housing supply; others noted short-term rentals also support local lodging and tourism.
Staff indicated most language came from the county attorney to align the county code with state statute; staff and commissioners agreed the ordinance can be amended in the future if conditions change. The ordinance was adopted and will be implemented by Planning & Zoning staff.
