Title
Adopt an ordinance amending Section 7.02.060 and adding a new Chapter 7.120 to the Monterey County Code (MCC) to require a business license and a vacation rental operation license for any short-term vacation rental operations in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County.
Project Title: REF 100042 & REF 130043 - Vacation Rental Ordinances
Proposed Location: Countywide
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find the amendments to Title 7 of the MCC consistent with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the amendments to the MCC (SCH # 2022080643).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find the amendments to Title 7 of the Monterey County Code (MCC) consistent with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH # 2022080643); and
b. Adopt an ordinance amending Section 7.02.060 and adding a new Chapter 7.120 to the MCC to require a business license and a vacation rental operation license for any short-term vacation rental operations in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On August 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (Board) introduced, waived reading, and set September 10, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of a proposed ordinance amending Title 7 of the MCC concerning vacation rentals. Also, on August 27th, the Board adopted a resolution of intent to amend Title 20 (coastal zoning) of the MCC and adopted an ordinance amending Title 21 (inland zoning) of the MCC to create a regulatory program for vacation rentals. Today, staff presents the Title 7 amendments to the Board for adoption.
The proposed ordinance would amend Section 7.02.060 and add Chapter 7.120 to the MCC to regulate the short-term vacation rental of residential property. The ordinance aims to strike a balance, allowing residents of unincorporated Monterey County to benefit from the tourism economy, while also ensuring that residential neighborhoods ...
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