TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: August 29, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steven Switzer
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 1.5 Hours
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Inland Short-Term Rental Ordinance
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Provide direction to staff in developing short-term rental regulations for the inland areas of the County.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On May 16, 2017, the Board of Supervisors (Board) directed PBS to prepare an ordinance establishing a moratorium on short-term rentals in Mendocino County. In response to concerns about short-term rentals depleting the County's housing stock, the Board passed and adopted Ordinance No. 4391 on August 1, 2017, which restricted the establishment of new short-term rentals. However, this ordinance expired 45 days later since it did not sustain the votes necessary for a required extension.
On September 12, 2017, the Board further directed PBS to develop an updated draft policy for review and consideration by the Planning Commission and Board.
On April 10, 2018, the Board directed PBS to incorporate policies regarding inclusionary housing accessory dwelling Units and short-term rentals as detailed in Supervisor Gjerde's memo stated in the May 16, 2017, Board meeting minutes. At that time, it was noted a Zoning Clearance would apply for new short-term rentals unless occupancy was greater than 120 days, which would necessitate a minor use permit.
It has been the directive for PBS to draft a short-term rental ordinance amendment for the inland area of the County. This has subsequently been deferred over several fiscal years with the agreement of the Board.
More recently, the Planning Commission took action to form an Ad ...
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