Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Fire Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Fire safety, fire rings and extinguishers discussed in short-term rental draft
Summary
The commission considered adding fire-control standards and renter notifications about fire bans, debated whether fire rings should be limited per parcel or per rental, and asked staff to consult the Building Official about extinguisher placement.
Commissioners and staff discussed several fire-safety measures for inclusion in the short-term rental ordinance. Topics included adding explicit fire control standards to property management plans, requiring owners to notify renters of county fire bans, and whether the Building Official should require fire extinguishers near fire rings. Tracy Clatterbuck said she would discuss extinguisher placement with the Building Official.
Commissioners also debated whether to allow "one fire ring per parcel" or change the language to "one fire ring per short-term tourist rental" if multiple short-term rentals exist on a single parcel. Staff expressed concern that adding enforcement-oriented language (for example, about fireworks) could shift calls for enforcement to the Sheriff's Office and create liability or expectation issues for zoning staff.
