Newport to look at short-term lodging rules
Proposed changes to Newport Beach’s short-term lodging regulations will be discussed at a community meeting at the Civic Center on Tuesday.
As short-term rentals available through sites like Airbnb and Vacation Rentals by Owner continue to swell in popularity, Newport has found itself one of several beach communities in Orange County grappling with how to regulate an industry known to have disruptive effects on communities.
City staff will present possible amendments to the municipal code, which may include limiting how many guests can stay in a home, requiring adequate parking and mandating that a notice with a local person’s contact information and the house’s short-term, city-issued lodging permit number be placed on the exterior.
Staff has also proposed a requirement that any rental agent, homeowner or online platform list the home’s lodging permit number on advertisements.
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Tuesday’s meeting is the final of several hosted by the city in the last several months to get feedback from community members with short-term rentals in their neighborhoods.
During a January study session, the City Council supported expanding Newport’s guidelines and rules for short-term rentals. They indicated that they would like to see the city address homesharing — when guests rent a portion of a property while the owner or on-site manager is home — and ensure that property owners don’t skirt the system by advertising unregulated homes to avoid paying city taxes.
The council also asked staff to seek input from residents affected by the properties.
Staff could present their recommendations to the council as early as this summer.
Tuesday’s meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room, 100 Civic Center Drive.
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Hannah Fry, hannah.fry@latimes.com
Twitter: @HannahFryTCN
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