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What this is
An ordinance would temporarily ban new short-term rental (e.g., Airbnb/VRBO) registrations in residential, apartment, duplex, and patio home districts for 90 days while the city reviews its policies.
Why it matters
Homeowners and investors wanting to start a new short-term rental in a residential neighborhood would not be able to register during this 90-day period.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — April 27, 2026 meeting
- April 27, 2026 Vote taken — April 27, 2026 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 27, 2026
Adopt interim prohibition ordinance
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM PROHIBITION ON THE APPROVAL OF NEW SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATIONS FOR DWELLING UNITS IN RESIDENTIAL AND APARTMENT DISTRICTS; AND DUPLEX AND PATIO HOME DISTRICTS FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS.
Documents
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