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6.3.A. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager February 26, 2018 SUBJECT First Reading (Reintroduction) of Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Second Reading (Adoption) of City Code Amendments, Both Regarding Short Term Rental Regulations RECOMMENDATION Waive the Second Reading and Adopt the City Code Amendments, and Waive the First Reading and Reintroduce the Zoning Ordinance Amendments BACKGROUND On January 8, 2018, the City Council introduced and approved amending the City Code and Zoning Ordinance. ANALYSIS On January 8, 2018 the City Council waived the first reading and introduced two ordinances regarding short-term rentals. The January 8, 2018 staff report is attached to this report and contains additional background and analysis. The subject ordinances (Attachments 1 and 2) make changes to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Ordinance and add a new section to the Zoning Ordinance regulating Short Term Rentals. The City Council also requested that staff bring back language that could limit the number of listings allowed at any one time in a residence. Staff is proposing a limitation of two listings at any one time. This will help reduce potential parking and noise impacts to nearby neighbors and support the residential character of the neighborhood. This language is included in the attached ordinance. Because the Zoning Ordinance includes new language as described above, staff is recommending that this ordinance be reintroduced at this time. The amendments to the City Code, which remain unchanged from the January 8 meeting, are being recommended for adoption. If adopted, these ordinances will be effective 30 days from this action. The zoning ordinance contains a year-long amnesty period to allow time for staff to develop a registration process and for property owners to bring their properties into compliance. ALTERNATIVES The City Council may consider the following alternatives,