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Public Hearing to consider adopting an ordinance that amends numerous definitions, amends various zoning districts of Monterey County Code (“MCC”) Title 20 (Coastal Zoning Ordinance), and adds Section 20.64.290 to the MCC, to regulate the short-term vacation rental of residential property.
Project Title: REF 130043 – Vacation Rental Ordinances (Coastal)
Proposed Location: Coastal Zone
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action:
Find the amendments to Title 20 of the MCC consistent with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH#2022080643).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find the amendments to Title 20 of the Monterey County Code (MCC) consistent with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH#2022080643);
b. Acknowledge receipt of the California Coastal Commission resolution approving Monterey County Local Coastal Program Amendment Number LCP-3-MCO-24-0039-1 (Vacation Rentals); and
c. Adopt an ordinance that amends numerous definitions, zoning district use sections of Title 20 (Coastal Zoning Ordinance), and adds Section 20.64.290 to the MCC to regulate the short-term vacation rental of residential property.
SUMMARY:
On August 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution of intent to adopt an ordinance establishing regulations for vacation rentals.
On August 13, 2025, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) approved the Monterey County Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment Number LCP-3-MCO-24-0039-1 (Vacation Rentals), as submitted by the County. The County currently does not have specific regulations for vacation (or short-term) rental activities in the coastal zone. Staff is returning to the Board for final action. If adopted by the Board, this action would establish regulations for vacation rentals applicable in the coastal zone of unincorporated Monterey County. Staff recommends that the Board adopt the ordinance. In certifying the County...
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