Title
Consider a comprehensive analysis in response to revised Board Referral 2016.02, regarding enforcement of existing County regulations relating to transient use of residential properties, also known as short term rentals or vacation rentals, and provide direction to staff regarding unauthorized vacation rentals and potential funding sources to cover costs.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation regarding existing regulations relating to the transient use of residential properties and the enforcement of said regulations;
b. Discuss and provide direction regarding the enforcement of existing transient use of residential properties regulations and potential funding sources to cover costs; or
c. Rescind that portion referral related to receiving a proposal from Housing and Community Development Department to address the implementation of enforcement of unauthorized vacation rentals at this time.
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
On June 8, 2021, the Board of Supervisors considered and approved a response to the 2020-21 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Final Report "Vacation Rentals Enforcement in Monterey County: Little Progress Despite Years of Struggle" and directed the County Administrative Officer to file the approved response with the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, County of Monterey, by June 15, 2021. In response to the Civil Grand Jury Report, the County indicated, among other responses, that the County's proactive enforcement of unauthorized vacation rentals is limited due to resource constraints including budget allocations and staffing levels. On August 24, 2021, Supervisor Adams submitted a revision to Board Referral 2016.02 (Attachment 1) requesting the Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) implement enforcement of existing County regulations to address unauthorized short-term rentals and address potential funding sources to cover costs.
On October 5, 2021, HCD presented a prelim...
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