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a. Consider adopting a resolution amending Article IX - Land Use of the Monterey County Fee Resolution to add two new “Each” fees for Vacation Rental Operation License renewals, which will be established at $135 for a no change renewal and $357.50 for a change renewal; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
Project Title: REF 100042 & REF 130043 - Vacation Rental Ordinances
Proposed Location: Countywide
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find the establishment of a license fee statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider adopting a resolution to:
a. Amend Article IX - Land Use of the Monterey County Fee Resolution to add two new “Each” fees for Vacation Rental Operation License renewals, which will be established at $135 for a no change renewal and $357.50 for a change renewal; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY:
On August 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted a resolution of intent to amend Title 20 (coastal zoning) of the Monterey County Code (MCC), adopted an ordinance amending Title 21 (inland zoning) to create a regulatory program for vacation rentals. On September 10, 2024, the Board adopted an ordinance amending Title 7, which added a new chapter to create the vacation rental operation license regulatory program (business taxes, licenses, and regulations). The Board also adopted a resolution amending Article IX - Land Use of the Monterey County Fee Resolution to establish an initial Vacation Rental Operation License (VROL) fee, that became effective on September 10, 2024.
Today, staff returns to establish the renewal fees for the Vacation Rental Operation License (VROL), the ministerial license that is required for Homestays, Limited Vacation Rentals, and Commercial Vacation Rentals, as defined in the MCC. Housing and Community Development (HCD) proposes two new fees for the annual renew...
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