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Councilmember Howell stated that she was more concerned with the fluidity or the subj ect nature of the language. She asked if there was a way to approach this from following the rules that are already in place. Planning Manager Larson explained that when ordinances have a purpose statement it is typically more of the aspiration vision of what is trying to be achieved through the regulations. He stated that the purpose clause is not enforceable itself. Councilmember Howell asked if they are differentiating this at all for a single-family rental that has multiple renters. She asked if there will be extra eyes kept on these properties. Planning Manager Larson stated that the woman who came and spoke to the Council a few meetings ago was there for the zoning code and property use. He explained that this rental ordinance does not look at the types of structures. He noted that all rentals will be treated equally. Councilmember Riley stated that he will be supporting this as it is an outgrowth of the City allowing apartment buildings to be built as well as addressing the growing number of single family homes throughout the City that are being rented out. Councilmember Howell asked about short term rentals and if it covers AirBnBs. Planning Manager Larson stated that a short term rental is anything less than 30 days., so it would cover AirBnBs and VRBOs. Councilmember Howell shared that her concern with this is that there are people who may lease their home occasionally. She noted that a lot of the AirBnBs seem to be businesses. She stated that her concern is that they are being treated like all of the other rentals. She added that she would like to have more information brought back on what other cities are doing for these short term rentals to ensure that there are no micro -hotels that are popping up in residential neighborhoods. Planning Manager Larson stated that a situation where people are renting out many rooms in their homes would be regulated under the Zoning Code. He noted that this ordinance has to do with the rental inspections and crime related issues. He noted that the discussion for these zoning items is scheduled at a future meeting. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the home occupation portion of the Zoning Code will have some impact on the definition of a short term rental as far as an occupation. Planning Manager Larson said no and explained that the Zoning Code does not address short term rentals as a home occupation. Councilmember Musgrove asked if these short term rentals have different parameters than home occupation permits. City Council / September 12, 2023 Page 6 of 10