TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rick Otto, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Title 5 of the Orange Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 5.94 regulating the licensing and establishment of short term rental businesses in the City and amending Title 17 by adding a definition, zoning requirements, and conditions for short term rental use.
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2. SUMMARY
Short Term Rental properties have become more prevalent in recent years, and given the transitory nature of their tenants, Short Term Rentals can have a significant impact on residential neighborhoods when they are not properly regulated. The proposed Ordinance would recognize short term rentals as a use in the zoning code and establish restrictions for their use to protect the character of residential neighborhoods.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Introduce and approve Ordinance No. 08-20. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 5 of the Orange Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.94 regulating the licensing and establishment of short term rental businesses in the City and amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code by adding a definition, zoning requirements and conditions for short term rental use.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
Adopting this ordinance would generate revenue by requiring short term rentals to obtain a business license and pay transient occupancy tax. Staff resources would be required to administer the program.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
c: Support and enhance attractive, diverse living environments.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Short Term Rentals (STRs) are residential units (single-family homes, town homes, condominiums, apartments, etc.) that are rented for a period of less than 30 days. STRs have existed for many years but became much more common af...
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