Title
Provide a status on the development of draft regulations for Short Term Rentals and Events within the Monterey County.
Report
Date: March 22, 2016
To: Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors
From: Mike Novo, AICP, Director of Planning
Melanie Beretti, Special Programs Manager
Subject: Status of Developing Event Regulations
The Planning Commission requested staff provide a status on the development of draft regulations for events which staff has divided into two tasks:
1) Short Term Rental Ordinances (REF100042 and REF130043). Short term rental (STR) refers to renting private property for less than 30 days, excluding events.
2) Events Ordinances (REF150053 and REF150054). There are two distinct types of events, minor (e.g. weddings) and major/special (e.g. AT&T Pro-Am, Car Week).
Background:
In recent years Monterey County has experienced an increase in the number of residential properties being used for short-term rental for overnight accommodations as well as hosting events such as weddings. In response to this trend, Monterey County has begun work to update the zoning ordinances and draft new ordinances to regulate short-term rentals and events. While events are sometimes related to short-term rentals for overnight accommodations, these issues are being addressed through different regulations.
Rental of a home for more than 30 days has been interpreted as a permitted use. Renting a home for less than 30 days (e.g., vacation home) requires a certain type of permit (short term rental, or bed & breakfast) in designated zoning districts and designated areas of the county. Renting property for an event (e.g., wedding, corporate retreat) requires a different type of permit (assemblage of people). The County does not regulate personal gatherings (e.g., family party).
Generally, events have been implicitly considered part of the operation of the permit for a resort, hotel, and/or golf course. In some cases, permits have expl...
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