Daily Regulatory Notes 04/09/2025
Cities address STRs. Indian Rocks Beach, FL launches new compliance program; Clark County, NV addresses backlog in applications; Ocean City, MD reviews policy; Wake County, NC considers changes; Yardley, PA drafts ordinance; Pullman, WA reviews proposal. READ MORE.
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Indian Rocks Beach has launched a new compliance program for short-term rentals introducing a 24/7 hotline and online portal where residents can report violations such as noise, illegal parking, or trash issues.
The system is powered by Granicus' Host Compliance software and aims to support enforcement of local STR regulations.
Clark County is working to address a backlog in short-term rental applications while cracking down on illegal rentals.
With over 500 applications pending, officials are exploring changes to speed up the licensing process including shifting to a first-come, first-served model. The county's STREET team has seen success in addressing complaints and achieving 93% voluntary compliance. However, repeat offenders face significant penalties, with fines up to $10,000 per day for ongoing violations.
Ocean City’s latest regulatory efforts on short-term rentals have sparked questions about the intent behind the policy especially as hotel occupancy dips and STRs see continued growth.
Short-term rentals saw a 6% bump, suggesting a longer-term trend driven by family preferences for space and flexibility. Realtor John Magathan speculated that the city’s recent moves to tighten short-term rental regulations may be a quiet nod to local hotel competition, though officials have maintained the goal is to protect neighborhood character.
Wake County is considering a major change to its short-term rental rules by removing the current requirement that property owners live in the homes they rent. The proposed amendment would open the door for non-resident owners to operate STRs.
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Santa Barbara County is reminding short-term rental and homestay operators that a permit is required for properties in the Inland Area. Homestays—where owners live on-site—are allowed in residential zones, while STRs are generally permitted in commercial zones.
Both require Planning Department approval and must comply with Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) rules. TOT (14%) must be collected and remitted monthly, and South County operators owe TBID assessments as well.
Yardley Borough Council is moving forward with a new short-term rental ordinance that will regulate short-term lodging (STL) in commercial zones.
The draft ordinance allows up to 10 STL licenses per year, requiring applicants to submit floor plans, comply with safety regulations, and carry $500,000 in liability insurance. The ordinance will not permit short-term rentals in residential or industrial zones. Existing rentals in the commercial zones will be grandfathered in and prioritized for licensing. A public review period is set before the final vote on May 25.
```Pullman City Council reviewed a detailed short-term rental proposal following a months-long planning process. The new rules require annual permits, safety inspections, and licensing for rentals in homes up to duplexes. STR ads would need valid permits.
This marks the start of council’s formal consideration, with possible amendments ahead of a scheduled final vote on May 13 as part of the city’s zoning code overhaul.
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