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Regular Planning Commission 5. 2. <br />Meeting Date: 07/22/2021 <br />By: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community <br />Development <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Review Ordinance #21-17 Amending Rental Licensing Requirements to Include Short -Term Rentals <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to clarify existing regulations for rental units throughout Ramsey. Staff has received an <br />increased number of requests related to short term rentals (STRs), such as VRBO and AirBNB. It appears that these <br />types of uses are becoming more popular throughout Ramsey, allowing owners to rent their homes when they're <br />away. The existing regulations appear to require a rental license for any type of rental (even if short term), but Staff <br />would like to solidify that and clarify the existing regulations in order to provide the regulations in writing to <br />interested parties. <br />The cost for a rental license is $25 for three (3) years for a standard residential home. This license allows the City <br />to inspect the property for building and fire code compliance upon request, to ensure the safety of tenants. Most <br />cities throughout the metro area have rental license programs. Ramsey's rental license program is largely scaled <br />back, minimal, and less expensive than other city's programs. Staff has found that the ease of the program has <br />helped with voluntary compliance. <br />The only change requested at this time is updating the ordinance to explicity include short term rentals (STRs) in <br />the rental ordinance requirements. <br />Notification: <br />Notification will be held with City Council meeting; this case is meant as an update for the Planning Commission <br />and to allow the Planning Commission to provide feedback prior to Council meetings. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />Funding Source: <br />Staff is handling this case as part of regular duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance #21-17. <br />Action: <br />Motion to recommend the City Council adopt Resolution #21-17 amending the Rental Residential Dwelling Units <br />section of City Code to explicity include requirements for Short Term Rentals to receive a rental license. <br />Draft Ordinance #21-17 <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />