Short-term rentals could be restricted by Laguna planners at March 16 meeting
The City Council has eased away from an outright prohibition of short-term rentals in the city’s residential zones.
Short-term rentals in Laguna Beach will again be the topic of discussion when the Planning Commission meets March 16 to consider placing restrictions on the type of lodging.
Commissioners will discuss amendments to the city’s municipal code that would ban new short-term lodging — defined as space rented in a house for 30 days or less — in residential zones, grandfather in existing short-term lodging permits and add conditions to the practice in commercial areas, according to a news release.
The commission will also discuss home exchanges and home sharing.
A staff report for this matter will be available on the city’s website by 5 p.m. March 11.
In November, the City Council favored outlawing rentals of 30 days or less in most residential neighborhoods — what are known as R-1 and R-2 zones. Residents have complained that renters cause parking problems and create noise at night.
City staff suggested 15 conditions for property owners, including a limit of two overnight guests per bedroom and no on-street guest parking or loud music after 10 p.m.
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in City Council chambers, 505 Forest Ave.
Commission recommendations would go to the City Council for a formal vote.
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