Mayor Hoover Addresses Housing

On October 4th, Mayor Jeryl Hoover presented his analysis and policy proposals for addressing short-term rentals and the effect on the local housing crisis.

1. Expand the restrictions to R-2.

2. Prohibit transferability of permits.

3. Set a time limit for acting on a permit application.

4. Increase the magnitude of penalties for repeat violators.

5. Specify the terms for permit suspension or revocation.

6. Aggressively enforce the local contact requirements for being on-site or able to respond in 30 minutes.

7. Clarify advertising requirements regarding house rules, capacity, and parking limits.

8. Cap the share of housing units that can be used as STRs.

9. Set up an Administrative Adjudication Process for watering, trash, noise, and outdoor lighting violations.

10. Shift enforcement of STR compliance to the Police Department.