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