Daily Regulatory Notes 11/13/2024
Medina, OH
On Tuesday — Medina City Council is moving forward with proposed regulations on short-term rentals, which would allow them primarily in the C2 commercial and MU mixed-use zones, and conditionally in R2 and R3 residential districts within 4,000 feet of the center of the town.
The legislation, supported unanimously by the planning commission, includes occupancy caps based on bedroom count, mandatory parking spaces, and a ban on events at rental properties. Medina officials crafted these more general rules after examining regulations in other cities, aiming for balanced oversight without imposing strict registration processes.
With no opposition voiced at the Oct 15 public hearing, the council has moved the legislation to its first reading stage.
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```Clovis, CA
Clovis officials will decide Tuesday whether to update city code regarding short-term rentals, which some neighbors say have become troublesome. GV Wire
Clovis City Council is currently reviewing a staff report highlighting concerns over the city's 137 short-term rental units, primarily concentrated in southwest Clovis and Old Town Clovis.
```The council will discuss options such as occupancy limits, increased data tracking, and possibly adopting a model like Fresno’s, which partnered with Airbnb for tax collection. The city is also considering limitations on the number of rentals per neighborhood to prevent saturation.
Irondequoit, NY
In Irondequoit, New York, a community survey on short-term rentals revealed a substantial resident concern over potential risks to neighborhood stability, safety, and property values, with 41% strongly opposing these rentals in their neighborhoods. Conducted from August to October with 532 respondents, the survey indicated a priority for regulations to mitigate safety and nuisance issues, protect property values, and maintain housing affordability.
Many residents worried about investors potentially driving up prices and reducing housing stock. While some respondents acknowledged the tourism benefits of short-term rentals, most stressed the need for clear enforcement measures and penalties, underscoring a demand for transparent rules to address community concerns.
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