Title
Public hearing to consider making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for vacation (short-term) rental regulations.
Project: REF100042/REF130043 SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCES
Proposed CEQA Action: To be determined based on final draft ordinances
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Consider draft ordinances prepared to reflect public input and Planning Commission direction to date; and
b. Provide direction to staff on recommended regulations to present to the Board of Supervisors and request Board input on those draft regulations.
SUMMARY
On April 22, 2019 the RMA released three draft ordinances amending the Monterey County Code (MCC) to establish regulations, standards, and circumstances under which Vacation Rentals (also known as short-term rentals) may be allowed in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County. The three draft ordinances include: Amend Title 20 (Coastal Zoning), including adding Section 20.64.290 (Regulations for Vacation Rentals) and amending other sections of Title 20 in relation to vacation rentals; Amend Title 21 (Inland Zoning) including amending Section 21.64.280 (Administrative permits for transient use of residential property for remuneration), adding Section 21.64.290 (Regulations for Vacation Rentals), and amending other sections of Title 21 in relation to vacation rentals; and Amend Title 7, including amending Section 7.02.060 (Business Licenses) and adding Chapter 7.110 (Vacation Rental Operation Permits). These draft ordinances are the result of the public input, Planning Commission direction, and subsequent refinement to ensure consistency with Monterey County policies and plans. Also made available for public review was the associated environmental analysis for the draft ordinances.
The RMA received public comment on the draft amendments to MCC and associated environmental analysis. All of the public comments received since April 22, 2019 are included with this report (...
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