AGENDA DATE: 11/14/2018
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ZTA2017-01 Transient Lodging (aka Homestays)
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Work session to discuss potential ordinance amendments for transient lodging
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Graham, McCulley, Svoboda, Ragsdale
PRESENTER (S): Bart Svoboda
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: This zoning text amendment (ZTA) was initiated by the Board of Supervisors on May 3, 2017 to consider expanding opportunities for transient lodging, including whole house rental when the owner/manager is not present and rental in attached or multifamily dwelling units. Since it was initiated, work sessions have been held by the Board and Planning Commission (PC) regarding the scope and process for the ZTA. Additionally, a series of public input meetings have been held since September 2017 with both the PC and the Board. The PC voted at an April 24, 2018 public hearing to recommend approval of the attached ordinance amendment to the Board. In the latest work session on September 12, 2018, the Board discussed a variety of considerations for the ZTA. The Attachments provide a copy of proposed changes recommended by the PC (Attachment A), a summary matrix of proposed regulations from the Board's September 12th work session (Attachment B), and a copy of the May 25, 2018 Homestay Enforcement Memorandum (Attachment C).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: The purpose of this work session is to receive direction from the Board in several areas. These include:
1. Finalize the potential regulations for property in two categories: a) Rural Areas zoned lots 5 acres or larger and b) Rural Areas zoned lots less than 5 acres, and Residentially zoned lots;
2. The next steps in the public process prior to public hearing with ...
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