CC PACKET 10142025 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 23, 2025 Page 3 1 2 The ordinance language does not refer to or allow existing short-term rentals that cannot meet 3 these requirements. Those parcels must either convert to long-term rental no later than the time 4 of renewal of their licenses, or if currently unlicensed, apply for a long-term rental license and 5 operate in compliance with those requirements. 6 7 One other section was modified based on the Council’s discussion, relating to the potential 8 exceptions to the overall single-family rental cap. Council expressed concern over a lack of 9 definition of the hardship clause. While there is going to be some subjectivity to this 10 determination, the additional language is intended to create some boundaries around a request for 11 a waiver from the cap. The exception would be in play only if a homeowner were unable to 12 continue to occupy their homestead but wished to retain ownership during an interim period, 13 renting out the home during that temporary period, and if the maximum number of single-family 14 home rentals had been reached in that neighborhood. 15 16 Ordinance 2025-06 – The second ordinance, 2025-06, is administrative in nature and is intended 17 to supplement Section 152 (Rental Housing) but is more generally applied to all rental housing in 18 the community. Section 152 is proposed to be amended by adding several more specific 19 definitions and process requirements. No changes have been made to this draft since the prior 20 reading. 21 22 Mr. Grittman noted that the Staff recommends approval of the first reading of Ordinance 2025- 23 05 and Ordinance 2025-06, if the drafts are found to accurately reflect the Council’s direction. 24 25 Councilmember Jenson stated that the Council has gone through this several times, and he would 26 be in favor of approving. 27 28 Councilmember Doolan stated she also would be in favor of approving First Reading. 29 30 Mayor Webster asked about the short-term rentals that were licensed through the City; those that 31 do not have a rental license will not be able to use the property as a rental. On June 30, those 32 who have had a license would continue until June 30, when they would need to apply for 33 renewal. A license would have had to be in effect by September 9, 2025. 34 35 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve First 36 Reading of Ordinance 2025-05 – Ordinance Amending the City Code, Sections 152 and 154, 37 Related to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single-Family Detached Housing. 38 39 Motion carried 3-0. 40 41 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve First 42 Reading of Ordinance 2025-06 – An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Section 152, Related 43 to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single-Family Housing. 44 45 Motion carried 3-0. 46 7