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CC 2014-05-27_09.a. Ordinance Vacation Rentals and Homestays
TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: DATE: MEMORANDUM CITY COUNCIL TERESA MCCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MATTHEW DOWNING~SISTANT PLANNER CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14- 002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS; LOCATION -CITYWIDE; APPLICANT -CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE MAY 27,2014 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce an Ordinance amending portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regulating vacation rentals and homestays. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: Staff estimates that the proposed Ordinance will result in an increase in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) of approximately $350-$1,500 per rental unit per year. This amount will depend largely on how often the rental is occupied and the amount for which it is rented. Business Licenses will also be required for the operation of vacation rentals and homestays. Additionally, vacation rentals and homestays could be subject to inclusion in the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) in the future. Approval of the Ordinance will result in some impact to staff time to process permits, but will be reimbursed through application fees. BACKGROUND: In the last few years, City staff has received numerous inquiries regarding regulation of vacation rentals and, more recently, homestays. Many times these inquiries are by property owners looking for information on how to rent their home out. Some of the inquiries have also been from neighbors adjacent to these operations making complaints about noise, traffic, and parking. Staff has also received inquiries regarding when the City might develop regulations for vacation rentals and homestays. Recently, the City has seen an increased interest in vacation rental and homestay activities. This is due to a number of reasons, including the increased Item 9.a. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE2 exposure of the City as a travel destination, internet marketing, County tourism, and websites specializing in person-to-person rentals (eg. VRBO, AirBnB, etc.). Staff reviewed neighboring jurisdictions' regulations on vacation rentals and homestays and developed regulations to address the perceived gap in the City's Municipal Code. Planning Commission On March 4, 2014, the Planning Commission reviewed a proposed Ordinance establishing regulations for vacation rentals and grouping homestays as a type of bed and breakfast inn (Attachment 1 ). The proposed Ordinance required a conditional use permit for both types of operations. The Planning Commission directed staff to revis~ the Ordinance to accomplish the following: • Separate homestays from bed and breakfast inns and create a new definition; • Determine an administrative permitting process instead of requiring a conditional use permit, with an application fee that recovers the cost of staff time and resources for permit processing; • Limit homestays to a maximum of two (2) rooms available for rent at a time; and • Do not allow for on-site advertising of homestay availability. On March 18, 2014, the Planning Commission reviewed a revised Ordinance developed in response to the Commission's direction (Attachment 2). Planning Commissioners were in support of the revised Ordinance with one modification requiring vacation rental operators to annually notify the Community Development Department at time of Business License renewal of any changes to the local contact person for their operation. This change replaced the requirement for annually notifying property owners within 300' of the vacation rental. Commissioners thought it more appropriate for this information to be provided by the Community Development Department if an issue occurred rather than creating a potential opportunity for neighborhood criticism. This change has been incorporated into the attached Ordinance. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: Vacation Rentals The proposed Ordinance will amend several portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code. Specifically, the Ordinance proposes to add Section 16.52.230 to regulate vacation rentals, in which the operator does not live on- site. In general, these regulations include provisions regarding: • Requirement for a minor use permit, business license, and payment of applicable taxes and assessments; • Requirement for a contact person to respond to neighbor complaints and ensure compliance with applicable City Codes; Item 9.a. - Page 2 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE 3 • Annual notification to the Community Development Department of contact information for contact person; • Restrictions on the number of occupants based upon the number of bedrooms. Homestays The proposed Ordinance also adds Section 16.52.240 to specifically regulate homestays. Homestays have become increasingly popular in the City as a result of several internet companies specializing in the advertising of these uses. These websites are designed to make it easier for individuals to rent out rooms in their homes to visitors of the City. The proposed Ordinance amends Section 16.04.070 to define "homestays" as an owner-occupied dwelling unit where a maximum of two (2) short-term lodging rooms are provided for compensation. The regulations for homestays are similar to those for vacation rentals, with the exception that neighboring property notification of the decision is not required, the requirement for a local contact person does not apply (as the owner lives on-site), and annual notification to the Community Development Department of the contact person's contact information is not required. The regulations developed for homestays also include some provisions found in the regulations for bed and breakfast inns. These regulations include restrictions on individual guest stays to not exceed fourteen (14) days without a seven (7) day break between, as well as compliance with County Health Department provisions if food is being served to guests. Neighboring City Regulations In developing the proposed Ordinance, staff reviewed other vacation rental requirements for neighboring jurisdictions, including the Cities of Pismo Beach and Morro Bay, the County of San Luis Obispo, and a proposed Ordinance in Grover Beach. The Planning Commission determined that the proposed Ordinance was consistent with neighboring jurisdictions with regard to both regulations and permitting process, while being appropriately tailored to meeting the needs of Arroyo Grande. Minor Use Permit Process The proposed Ordinance would establish an administrative review process in which staff would issue a minor use permit-plot plan review, subject to meeting the specific regulations required for the proposed use. The plot plan review is one of seven (7) subtypes of the minor use permit and is the most common permit necessary for the establishment of a new use in the City. Standard conditions of approval would be imposed to ensure the use complies with the Municipal Code, such as limiting the number of occupants based on number of bedrooms. Regulations for bed and breakfast inns remain unchanged. Item 9.a. - Page 3 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE4 For vacation rentals, notice of the decision to approve or deny a permit will be mailed to all property owners within 300' of the property and notice of the decision will also be provided to the Planning Commission. Homestays will not require property owner notification. All minor use permit-plot plan reviews are reported to the Planning Commission under Notice of Administrative Decisions. The Planning Commission then has the option to consider the item in the future at a duly noticed public hearing. Whether or not to require notifications be mailed to neighboring property owners for homestays was a point of discussion amongst Planning Commissioners during their review of the draft Ordinance on March 3, 2014. Some Commissioners thought neighbor notification should be required following a decision regarding a homestay. However, at the conclusion of their review, the Planning Commission agreed that neighbor notification should not be required for homestays. It is important to note that standard appeal provisions of the Municipal Code will apply to both vacation rentals and homestays. The proposed requirement of a minor use permit-plot plan review also results in substantially reduced cost to applicants. The conditional use permit requirement would have resulted in a cost of approximately $3,600 to applicants for processing the permit, placing a notice of public hearing in the newspaper, and moving the project through the review process. The minor use permit-plot plan review fee is currently a one-time processing fee of $416. For vacation rental applicants, the cost will be higher as the post-decision noticing requires the applicant to submit mailing labels for the neighboring property owners. The cost of these labels is estimated to be between $1 00 and $150 in addition to the $416 processing fee. Although the permit cost is reduced from the previous proposal, it is still a higher cost when compared to some other jurisdictions that regulate these uses. For example, the County of San Luis Obispo charges $73 for business license/zoning clearances required to establish vacation rentals. The Planning Commission's desire for noticing for vacation rental approvals is one reason staff recommends the need for a minor use permit. Property owner notification is already a component of some minor use permit categories, such as minor exceptions and viewshed reviews. The proposed Ordinance revises two sections of the minor use permit-plot plan review regulations. The first revision identifies vacation rentals and homestays as a land use requiring a plot plan review. The second revision requires the neighboring property owner notification component of vacation rental approval. Item 9.a. - Page 4 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE 5 Residential and Commercial Use Tables The proposed Ordinance includes updated use tables for the City's residential and commercial districts. These updated tables reflect the requirement for a minor use permit to establish either a vacation rental or a homestay and are generally consistent with the zoning districts conditionally permitting bed and breakfast inns. One exception to this was in response to Planning Commission inquiries regarding the prohibition of vacation rentals and homestays in the Residential Estate (RE) zoning district, which staff has updated to be an conditionally permitted use. Vacation rentals and homestays have continued to be prohibited in the Industrial Mixed-Use (IMU) and Regional Commercial (RC) zoning districts. Complaints Staff has in the past received complaints regarding the operation of vacation rentals and homestays in different areas of the City. Although the number of complaints has not been formally tracked, there are generally several complaints made per year. These complaints are normally received during the summer tourist months. Complaints are typically specific in nature and have included excessive noise, increased street parking demand, and increased neighborhood traffic. Several Ordinances are in place and applied Citywide to address issues such as excessive noise and disturbing the peace. Opponents of vacation rentals and homestays argue that although these issues are covered by existing Ordinances in the Municipal Code, they more frequently occur adjacent to these new uses and require more enforcement by the Police Department. The minor use permit-plot plan review may be revoked by the Planning Commission upon initiation by either the Planning Commission, City Council, or by the City Manager in accordance with Section 16.16.220 of the Municipal Code. Under these provisions, a public hearing is held by the Planning Commission and if it is determined that the permit was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud, the use has ceased for six or more months, or that condition of the permit are not being met, the permit may be revoked. Homeowners' Associations The City contains several active homeowners' associations (HOAs) in different residential neighborhoods. Homeowners' associations can adopt regulations to address the activity of vacation rentals and homestays in their respective neighborhoods. Homeowners' Association regulations are a private matter and are enforced by the respective HOA or other property owners within the common interest development. These regulations could be stricter than regulations adopted by the City, such as prohibiting them from operating in the area under the HOA's jurisdiction. However, the HOA would not be able to adopt regulations Item 9.a. - Page 5 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE6 that are more lenient, such as permitting vacation rentals and homestays if the City prohibits them. General Plan The General Plan does not currently contain policies that directly address vacation rentals or homestays. However, there are Economic Development Element policies that address tourism. Economic Development Policy ED6-3 states: "Capitalize on development opportunities to increase lodging facilities". Economic Development Policy ED6-4 states: "Expand the City's tourism potential through the internet and social media". Based on discussion by the Planning Commission that these types of uses are targeted by specific individuals and travelers, staff believes the proposed Ordinance supports Policy ED6-3. Although it is anticipated that the City will not be promoting and advertising vacation rentals and homestays in Arroyo Grande, staff believes the proposed Ordinance supports Policy ED6-4 by adapting its land use regulations to a new and fast developing technology that has the potential to benefit the City's tourism. The Land Use Element contains policies aimed at protecting the character of residential neighborhoods within the City. Land Use Policy LU12-1 0 states: "ensure that residential accessory uses and buildings are consistent with the primary residential character of the area, as well as the overall small town character of Arroyo Grande", with Implementing Policy LU12-10.1 directing to "prohibit accessory uses or hobbies that would create additional traffic or need for signage or parking, and ensure that the primary use of garage areas is for parking cars". Staff does not think the regulation of vacation rentals and homestays would be in conflict with these policies due to the minimal anticipated impact of these uses, which has been compared to visits from family and friends. Community Meetings Staff held two community meetings on April 17 and May 1, 2014. The purpose of the community meetings was to discuss the proposed Ordinance with the public and further identify issues to be addressed prior to the Council's consideration of the proposed Ordinance. The community meetings resulted in good discussion by advocates on both sides of the topic. Several main points emerged from the meetings, including: 1. Unscientific neighborhood surveys can often be influenced by the individual conducting the survey, which increases the need to consult existing General Plan policies and Municipal Code requirements to navigate tough issues; Item 9.a. - Page 6 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE7 2. Safety is a major concern for operators of short-term rentals as well as neighbors of the operations; 3. Addressing the topic early and having regulations in place may benefit the City as the popularity of these uses increases. However, it may also be too early to tell if there will be substantial increase in the uses once they are allowed; 4. The surrounding neighborhood should be minimally impacted by the results of any regulations adopted by the City with regard to these uses; and 5. Appropriate measures to address the overconcentration of these uses might be appropriate to keep short-term rentals from significantly affecting residential neighborhoods. Staff thinks the proposed Ordinance addresses the above points with the exception of concentration limits. Concentration Limits One idea that was identified during the first community meeting on April 17, 2014 was the inclusion of certain concentration limits that would restrict the number of vacation rentals and/or homestays in order to protect the character and integrity of residential neighborhoods within Arroyo Grande. There are several methods for achieving this, including: 1. Limiting the total number of permits issued for vacation rentals and homestays within the City; 2. Limiting the number of permits issued annually for vacation rentals and homestays; 3. Limiting the number of permits issued for vacation rentals and homestays within a particular linear distance of existing, permitted operations measured from all property boundaries; or 4. Limiting the number of permits issued for vacation rentals and homestays within a particular distance of existing permitted operations on the same street. The County of San Luis Obispo, which allows vacation rentals in Cayucos and Cambria, includes concentration limitations in their regulations. The County places different distance limitations for additional visitor serving accommodations (including bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals and homestays) on the same side of a residential street, on the opposite side of a residential street, and within a certain radius of an operation. Concentration limitations do present issues themselves. Several of the methods identified above can create unintended consequences and can unfairly limit competition between operations. Limitations on the total number of permits Item 9.a. - Page 7 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGES issued by the City would favor those currently involved in short-term rentals, as they would, presumably, be the first to obtain proper permits. Limitations on permits annually issued favor those who obtain permits at the beginning of each year. Limitations on permits issued within a particular distance of other operations favor those who are the first to begin operating in their neighborhoods. The distance limitations can also result in individuals, who are not planning to actually participate in a vacation rental or homestay operation, obtaining appropriate permits in order to prohibit those around them from conducting this type of use. This point is not anticipated to be widely experienced given the initial costs of the plot plan review application (currently $416, increasing to $420 on July 1, 2014 ), annual cost of business license ($31 ), and revocation provisions of Municipal Code Section 16.16.220 if the use ceases for 6 months. However, this tactic could be used if a dispute currently exists in a neighborhood. If the Council prefers to add concentration limits to the proposed regulations for vacation rentals and homestays, staff suggests limitations based on linear distances from existing operations measured from all property boundaries, with direction on a preferred distance. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration: • Introduce the Ordinance as proposed; • Modify and introduce the Ordinance to include the concentration limitation recommended by staff as identified above; • Modify and introduce the Ordinance to include different concentration limitations; • Modify and introduce the Ordinance to permit vacation rentals only, while prohibiting homestays; • Modify and introduce the Ordinance to permit homestays only, while prohibiting vacation rentals; • Direct staff to modify the Ordinance to require a conditional use permit or to modify neighborhood notification requirements; • Further modify and introduce the Ordinance as necessary; • Do not introduce the Ordinance and instead provide direction to staff regarding desired modifications to the Ordinance; or • Provide direction to staff. ADVANTAGES: The proposed Ordinance will fill a gap in the Development Code with regard to vacation rentals and homestays. The process for permitting vacation rentals will allow for a simplified procedure for establishing vacation rentals, while still providing neighborhood notification of the Community Development Director's Item 9.a. - Page 8 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE9 decision. The process for permitting homestays would allow a simplified procedure for establishing homestays. Additionally, the proposed Ordinance would require vacation rentals and homestays to pay Transient Occupancy Taxes to the City and obtain a Business License for operation, while potentially being included in the TBID in the future. · Proponents of homestays and vacation rentals argue that they provide an income option for residential properties that improves neighborhoods. Proponents argue this is because the uses provide an incentive for owners to maintain their property in good condition when compared to traditional rentals, which are now allowed with no special permitting requirements. DISADVANTAGES: The proposed process for vacation rentals and homestays is greatly simplified from the originally identified process of a conditional use permit. Some residents may feel the requirement for a minor use permit-plot plan review, still requiring applicants to go through a discretionary review, is inadequate. Additionally, the proposal formalizes that homestays and vacation rentals are an allowed use. Complaints received by the City include that vacation rentals and homestays are commercial enterprises that can change the character of residential neighborhoods and cause disruptions, including noise, parking congestion, and increased traffic. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff has determined that the draft Ordinance is exempt per Sections 15061 (b )(3) and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT: A notice of public hearing was published in the Tribune, posted in front of City Hall, and posted on the City's website on Friday, May 16, 2014. The agenda was posted at City Hall on Thursday, May 22, 2014 and the agenda and staff report were posted in City Hall and on the City's website on Friday, May 23, 2014. Staff held two community meetings on April17, 2014 and May 1, 2014. These workshops were well attended and generated additional considerations for the potential regulation of vacation rentals and homestays. Staff has received considerable public comment regarding the proposed Ordinance, including those in support of regulations permitting vacation rentals and homestays (Attachment 3) and a petition previously received by Council in opposition of regulations for homestays (Attachment 4 ). Item 9.a. - Page 9 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS MAY 27,2014 PAGE10 Staff has additionally activated a feature of the new City website called Community Voice. Community Voice is intended to allow community members to make comments on various community topics. One comment was received in response to staff's topic regarding the proposed Ordinance (Attachment 5). ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes of the March 4, 2014 Planning Commission meeting 2. Draft minutes of the March 18, 2014 Planning Commission meeting 3. Correspondence in support of regulations allowing vacation rentals and homestays 4. Correspondence in opposition of regulations allowing homestays 5. Community Voice response on the proposed Ordinance Item 9.a. - Page 10 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") currently does not regulate vacation rentals or homestays; and WHEREAS, the City does regulate similar transient uses with similar impacts such as bed and breakfast inns; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that, unless properly regulated, vacation rentals and homestays can result in adverse impacts to adjacent properties; and WHEREAS, the purpose of these regulations is to ensure that vacation rentals and homestays conform to the existing character of the neighborhood in which they are located and do not create an adverse impact on adjacent properties; and WHEREAS, the increasing popularity of vacation rentals and homestays in the City the implementation of appropriate regulations to ensure that impacts are addressed and the character of existing neighborhoods is maintained, while providing an expanded type of lodging facility available within the City; and WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this Ordinance to protect the public health, safety, and welfare within the City by establishing rules and requirements for vacation rentals and homestays; and WHEREAS, after consideration of all testimony and all relevant evidence, the City Council has determined that the following Development Code Amendment findings can be made in an affirmative manner: A. The proposed revisions to Title 16 are required to ensure consistency with the objectives, policies and implementation measures of the General Plan, particularly the Land Use Element, and is therefore desirable to implement the provisions of the General Plan. B. The proposed revisions to Title 16 will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern. C. The proposed revisions are consistent with the purpose and intent of Title 16 and satisfy the intent of Chapter 16.08 of the Municipal Code and provide for internal consistency. D. The proposed revisions to Title 16 are exempt under per Sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Item 9.a. - Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. PAGE2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande as follows: SECTION 1: The above recitals and findings are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.52.230 is hereby added as follows: SECTION 16.52.230-VACATION RENTALS A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that vacation rentals located in the city conform to the existing character of the neighborhood in which they are located and do not create an adverse impact on adjacent properties. B. Applicability. Vacation rentals may be permitted only with approval of a minor use permit. Vacation rentals shall comply with the property development standards of the underlying district and the performance standards and special conditions listed in Section 16.52.230.C. C. Performance standards and conditions for vacation rentals. 1. Operators of vacation rentals are required to obtain a minor use permit- plot plan review (Section 16.16.080) and a business license. 2. Any proposed vacation rental shall be compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located in terms of landscaping, scale and architectural character. The use shall be harmonious and compatible with the existing uses with the neighborhood 3. All Building Code and Fire Code requirements for the level of occupancy of the vacation rental shall be met. 4. All environmental health regulations shall be met. 5. The operator of the vacation rental shall, at all times while the property is being used as a vacation rental, maintain a contact person/entity within a fifteen (15) minute drive of the property. The contact person or entity must be available via telephone twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, to respond to complaints regarding the use of the vacation rental. The contact person or entity shall respond, either in person or by return telephone call, with a proposed resolution to the complaint within three (3) hours between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, and within thirty (30) minutes between 9:00 pm and 7:00am. Item 9.a. - Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 3 6. The operator of the vacation rental shall annually, at the time of renewal of the business license, notify the Community Development Department of the name, address and telephone number of the contact person required in subsection 16.52.230.C.6. 7. A written notice shall be conspicuously posted inside each vacation rental unit setting forth the name, address and telephone number of the contact person required in subsection 16.52.230.C.6. The notice shall also set forth the address of the vacation rental, the maximum number of occupants permitted to stay overnight in the unit, the maximum number of vehicles allowed to be parked on-site, and the day(s) established for garbage collection. The notice shall also provide the non-emergency number of the Arroyo Grande Police Department. 8. On-site advertising of the vacation rental is prohibited. 9. The number of overnight occupants shall be limited to two persons per bedroom and two additional persons. A bedroom shall meet the minimum size requirements as defined in the Building Code. 10. All refuse shall be stored in appropriate containers and placed at the curb for collection every week. 11. The operator of the vacation rental shall pay Transient Occupancy Tax as required by Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 3.24.030. 12. Violations -violation of these requirements shall constitute grounds for revocation of the minor use permit pursuant to Section 16.16.220. SECTION 3: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.52.240 is hereby added as follows: SECTION 16.52.240-HOMESTAYS A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that homestays located in the city conform to the existing character of the neighborhood in which they are located and do not create an adverse impact on adjacent properties. B. Applicability. Homestays may be permitted only with approval of a minor use permit. Homestays shall comply with the property development standards of the underlying district and the performance standards and special conditions listed in Section 16.52.240.C. C. Performance standards and conditions for homestays. Item 9.a. - Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. PAGE4 1. Operators of homestays are required to obtain a minor use permit-plot plan review (Section 16.16.080) and a business license. 2. Any proposed homestay shall be compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located in terms of landscaping, scale and architectural character. The use shall be harmonious and compatible with the existing uses with the neighborhood 3. All Building Code and Fire Code requirements for the level of occupancy of the homestay shall be met. 4. All environmental health regulations shall be met. 5. The operator shall reside on the premises. 6. Individual guest stays shall be limited to fourteen (14) days, with a seven- day period between stays. 7. On-site advertising of the homestay is prohibited. 8. A bedroom shall meet the minimum size requirements as defined in the Building Code. 9. The operator of the homestay shall pay Transient Occupancy Tax as required by Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 3.24.030. 10. Violations -violation of these requirements shall constitute grounds for revocation of the minor use permit pursuant to Section 16.16.220. SECTION 4: The following definitions in Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Subsection 16.04.070.C. are hereby amended or added as follows: 16.04.070.C. Definitions "Bed and breakfast inn" means an owner-occupied dwelling unit where three (3) or more short-term lodging rooms and meals are provided for compensation or onsite signage is desired. "Homestay" means an owner-occupied dwelling unit where a maximum of two (2) short- term lodging rooms are provided for compensation. "Vacation rental" means a structure being rented for less than thirty (30) days without . concurrently being occupied by the owner/operator where the short-term lodging is provided for compensation. Item 9.a. - Page 14 ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 5 SECTION 5: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.16.080 is hereby amended to add Subsection 8.10 and Subsection C.6 as follows: 16.16.080.8.1 0. Establishment of vacation rentals or homestays in applicable zoning districts identified in Table 16.32.040-A and Table 16.36.030(A). 16.16.080.C.6. For plot plan reviews establishing the use of property for vacation rental purposes, the decision of the community development director shall also be mailed to all property owners of parcels within three hundred (300) feet of the property for which the plot plan review has been requested, in addition to the requirements of Section 16.16.080.C.5. The notice shall indicate the appeal provisions of Section 16.12.150. SECTION 6: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Table 16.32.040-A, entitled "Uses Permitted Within Residential Districts", Section A. Residential Uses is hereby amended to add Subsection A.17. as follows: USE RE RH RR RS SF VR D-2.4 MF MFA MFVH MHP A. Residential Uses 17. Vacation Rentals MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP NP NP and Homestays SECTION 7: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Table 16.36.030(A), entitled "Uses Permitted Within Mixed Use and Commercial Districts", Section B. Services-General is hereby amended to add the following use: USE VCD VMU HCO D-2.11 OMU 1 TMU D-HCO D-Specific IMU D-2.11 2.4 D-2.4 GMU FOMU HMU 2.20 RC 2 Use Stds B. Services -General Vacation Rentals and NP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP NP 16.52.230 Homestays 16.52.240 SECTION 8: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unlawful, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 9: Upon adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to 14 CCR § 15062. SECTION 10: A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Arroyo Grande at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. A certified copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Item 9.a. - Page 15 ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 6 Clerk. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of the Ordinance, the summary with the names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance shall be published again, and the City Clerk shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance. SECTION 11: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. On motion of Council Member following roll call vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: , seconded by Council Member The foregoing Ordinance was adopted this_ day of 2014. , and on the Item 9.a. - Page 16 ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 7 TONYFERRARA,MAYOR ATTEST: KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY Item 9.a. - Page 17 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 4, 2014 ATIACHMENT 1 B.a. VEST TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 14-001 AND VARIANCE NO. 14- 001; LOC N -1450 CHILTON STREET; APPLICANT -PATRICK KIMBELL AND C Action: Commissioner Keen mo o continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of March 18, 2014. Commissioner Sperow secon and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Keen, Sperow, Goss, Russom, Martin None None 8.b. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS; LOCATION-CITYWIDE; APPLICANT-CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve the proposed ordinance regulating vacation rentals and provide feedback to staff regarding proposed vacation rental and homestay regulations and entitlement process, including the appropriate level of processing and associated fees. Assistant Planner Downing and Community Development Director McClish responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Chair Martin opened the public hearing. Aaron Thompson, Crown Hill, Gay Groomes, Robin Circle, Terry Fibich, Emerald Bay Drive, Robin Rinzler, Gaynfair Terrace, spoke in support of allowing vacation rentals and homestays through an administrative permitting process instead of requiring a Conditional Use Permit. Ms. Groomes presented to the Commission a chart showing the potential Transient Occupancy Tax revenue generated to Arroyo Grande from five hosts. Michael Howard, opposed allowing homestays in the City. Hearing no further comments, Chair Martin closed the public hearing. It was the consensus of the Commission that no changes be made to the Bed and Breakfast process and that staff address the following in the proposed ordinance: establish a application fee for a homestay; establish an administrative approval process; up to two bedrooms be allowed for homestays; and require neighbor noticing for vacation rentals. Action: Commissioner Sperow moved to continue the public hearing to a date certain of March 18, 2014. Commissioner Russom seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: Item 9.a. - Page 18 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 4, 2014 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Sperow, Russom, Goss, Keen, Martin None None 9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 18 2014 PAGE 3 This is a netic of administrative decision for Minor Use Permits, including any approvals, denials or referral y the Community Development Director. An administrative decision must be a ealed or called for review b the Plannin Commission b a ma·orit vote. Case No. F!lariner HRD13-001 Local Historical Designation A A. Nygaard of the Rice (Vandeveer) House None 12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Community Development Director McClish reporte that staff has been working on the City's website and there will be a link to the Bridge Street idge Project, as well as other projects going on in the City. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner oss and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ATTEST: DEBBIE WEICHINGER SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Approved at PC Mtg March 18, 2014) Item 9.a. - Page 19 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 18, 2014 ATTACHMENT 2 8.a. CONTI ED VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 14-001 AND VARIANCE NO. 14-001; LO TION-1450 CHILTON STREET; APPLICANT-PATRICK KIMBELL AND CARLOS Action: Commissioner Sper moved to continue the Public Hearing to a date uncertain. Commissioner Keen seconded, an motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Sperow, Keen, Goss, Russom, Ma None None 8.b. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS; LOCATION -CITYWIDE; APPLICANT-CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve the proposed ordinance regulating vacation rentals and homestays. Assistant Planner Downing and Community Development Director McClish responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Chair Martin opened the public hearing. Donald Scott, Pacific Pointe, spoke in support of allowing vacation rentals and homestays. Hearing no further comments, Chair Martin closed the public hearing. The Commission provided the following comments: are in support of the Minor Use Permit process for vacation rentals and homestays; likes the definition of Bed and Breakfast; in favor of utilizing existing methods for permit revocation if issues arise from specific operators; is not in favor of an annual notification as renewal of the business license will allow opportunity to update contact information; and is in support of the proposed fee. Action: Commissioner Russom moved to adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 14-002 REGARDING VACATION RENTALS; CITYWIDE", with the following modifications, in Exhibit 'A'. under SECTION 16.52.230-VACATION RENTALS, C.6. strike "the operator of the vacation rental shall annually" and add that the Community Development Department shall be notified annually of any changes to the contact information"; add a condition that individual guest stays shall be limited to fourteen (14) days within a seven day stay period; and a modification to the definition of Bed and Breakfast Inn to three bedrooms or site signage. Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Russom, Keen, Goss, Sperow, Martin None None Item 9.a. - Page 20 ('· I Steve Adams, City Manager Timothy J. Carmel, City Attorney Steve Annibali, Police Chief AG Hosts 1005 Robin Circle Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 December 13, 2013 Teresa McClish, Community Development Director 300 E. Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Dear Messrs. Adams, Carmel and Anniba/i and Ms. McClish: ATTACHMENT 3 DEC 1 3 2013 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENi The Arroyo Grande AirBnB hosts want to respond to your letter notifying us of our violation of AGMC Section 16.04.070. The short-term rental community provides a unique travel experience for travelers and families, increased tax and tourism revenue in our community and supplemental income to make home ownership in the city more affordable. AG Hosts are committed to ensuring that short-term rentals are managed and regulated in a way that supports economic benefits to our community, while preventing issues that might take away from these many benefits. We want to work together with the City to ensure that we are in compliance with City ordinances. We would like to schedule a face-to-face meeting with Ms. McClish the week of December 16 to discuss the situation. I will be calling her office on behalf of AG Hosts. We look forward to working with you. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Gay Groomes Representative for AG Hosts 805-270-4111 v Cc: Matt Downing Item 9.a. - Page 21 -~ ( . December 19, 2013 Teresa McClish Community Development Director City Hall 300 East Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Dear Teresa, ~\ I , We are owners of primary residences in Arroyo Grande and belong to the short-term rental (STR) community here. The AG Hosts want fair and reasonable short-term rental regulations that support our local travel economy and benefit our community. The benefits of short-term rentals include a unique experience for a variety of travelers, increased tax and tourism revenue in our community, and supplemental income to make home ownership in the city more affordable. In our community, the economic benefit from just a few AirBnB hosts to our local economy is impressive: Rentals prior to enforcement-± 8 Average length of stay-2.5 days Average occupancy-2. 7 persons Average daily rental rate-$98 Average occupancy rate-79 days Average spent per day in our community-$14Spp Direct economic impact $91,640 $145pp x 632 days (8 hosts x 79 days) Furthermore, STRs provide a desired accommodation alternative for many individuals, families or groups that may not exist through traditional lodging options available in the city. Without a STR option, some travelers will simply spend their vacation dollars in San Luis Obispo, where STRs are now legal. The fact that STR visits are nearly double the 1.7-day average for traditional lodging creates substantial increased revenue for local businesses. The benefits of STRs to qur community are clear. As Primary Residents of the homes we offer for short- term stays in Arroyo Grande, we support compliance with existing laws meant to encourage residents and their guests to be good citizens and good neighbors. We live in, or directly adjacent to, the homes where our guests stay. As such, we can observe guest behaviors and are available to ensure the guest and neighbor experience is positive. This significantly reduces the negative issues that are common with normal unregulated vacation rentals. As on-site homeowners, we are sensitive to noise, litter, overcrowding, parking difficulties and other anti-social behavior and are on hand to ensure that these things do not occur. We are committed to ensuring that STRs are managed and regulated in a way that supports economic benefits to our community, while preventing issues that might detract from these many benefits. Please consider the following: Item 9.a. - Page 22 Home Ownership Affordability for Local Workforce • With the high cost of housing in Arroyo Grande, STRs afford Primary Residence owners the ability to work and live here and to maintain the upkeep on their homes. • STRs by Primary Residence owners do not impact the availability of housing for other citizens because the owners live at or adjacent to the properties they rent. Effect on Neighbors • Because Primary Residence owners live on site and care about their neighborhoods and community, they are available to oversee guest behaviors, ensure good neighbor relations and take immediate action as needed. • Because hosts are rated by their guests and the ratings are posted on the AirBnb web site, we as hosts take special care to offer clean, quiet and welcoming accommodations. This, in turn, guarantees that we will take care of our neighborhoods. • Nearly half of the income derived from STRs is spent on home improvements, thereby increasing property values in the neighborhood. • STRs of Primary Residences do not exceed normal occupancy and parking restrictions. Competition with Hotels • Travelers who stay in owner-occupied homes are looking for a different lodging experience and generally prefer to visit communities that allow STRs. • While we feel competition is healthy in the long run for travelers and businesses, short-term rentals generally do not compete with local hotels because the clientele is different. • However, we do believe that STRs should be subject to the Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) to create taxation parity with hotels. Increasing Local Tourism • The average length of stay by a STR guest is nearly double that of a typical tourist. • Due to extremely high guest satisfaction ratings, STR tourists are far more loyal, visit more frequently, stay longer, spend more and recommend Arroyo Grande more often to friends, neighbors and business associates. • Money generated from STRs remains in our community and increases local revenue because rent is paid to a local Primary Resident who then spends locally. We respectfully ask that you consider these important local benefits as you consider our request for an exemption to the current conditional use permit. We ask that you follow the actions that recently transpired in San Luis Obispo. The STR hosts in SLO are required to take out a business permit for $70 and pay TOT. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Gay Groomes-805-270-4111 Joe Klamon-310-962-5878 Robin Rinzler-805-801-3235 Item 9.a. - Page 23 LAW OFFICE OF SUSAN BROOKE THOMPSON 1203 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA .9 31 01 3 i\farch 2014 l\.Js. Teresa :rvlcClish Community l)c,cclopmcm Director City of Arroyo Grande susan@brookethompsonlaw. com www.brookethomp;onlaw.com Via Email:.tmcclish@arro~rogrande:org RE: Development Code Amendment 14-002 Regarding Vacation Renmls Dear 1\ls. McClish: Tel. (805) 617-3560 Fax (805) 456-0251 Thank vou very much for your thoughtful consideration, research and insight on the aboncrefercnctd matter. Having t~:viewed your memo to the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission regarding the proposed Yacarion rental ordinance and admiriistrative processes.and fees in connection ,l,i.th vacation rental licensing requirements, I wanted to -offer a few·parriculars that may not have been fully considered in connection with staff recoffimcndations on this matter. One ol the primary underl);ing premises of the memo and rhc corresponding-costly, time-consuming and burdensome administrative -procedures proposed in the staff memo, is that vacation rentaL-; and homestays result in higher impact on the surrounding neighborhood than traditional rcnnils and/or owner occupancy.·I do not believe tha't to be the case. Please consider the following: 1. The permit will limit the number of guests ·based upon the size of the home/ number of bedrooms. Therefore, usc will be consistent with the use of other residences based on its size. . ') Vacation rentals are occupied for signif1cantJy fewer days than traditional rentals and owner residences, which are occupied full-time. Vacation rcntals.a.i:e occupied a fraction of days per year and, as a result, have less impact on the neighborhood. 3. Ciry noise and nuisance ordinances arc in place to address neighborhood impact issues. Utilizing artificial or indirect regulations to address activities that are already directly regulated is not typically vie\ved as . "good governance". 'Regulatory ordinances, laws and processes for noise, nuisance and ·other neighborhood issues should be uniformly available and enforced for all residential occupants, regardless of whether an owner-occupied residence, longer term rental or shon~term rental. Disparate treatment of. residential occupants is not justified. 4. Short-term rentab allow for significantly more owner oversight as the home owner is either in the home with the renter or is there immediately before and after rhe short-term occupancy, with management in the VJctmty. Therefore, renters are Item 9.a. - Page 24 / i \Is. Teresa i\IcCiish i\farch 3,2014 Page 2of2 carefully screened, renter activities are closely monitored and unacceptable beha ... >ior is much less likely. 5. ShorHerm rentals require that the offered space is consistently attractive and inviting and, therefore, owners of these units are more likely to maintain and improve the ~pace in desirable manner. Please note the sampling of renter comments accompanying this correspondence that reflect very clean and attractive amenities. On the contrary, longer-term rentals tend to have the opposite effect. 6. The permit is revocable if not used in accordance with ordinance requirements. 7. The stricter administrative process proposed is much more onerous and expensive than neighboring jurisdictions, without commensurate discernible benefit. 8. Homestays and vacation rennils are construed as "commercial enterprises" in the staff memo, but are no more commercial than longer~term rentals that are a crucial and necessary component for housing in the community. Given the opportunity, certain neighbors woUld object to long-term rentals as well, which arguably have a much higher "neighborhood impact" than do shorHerm rentals, but are nonetheless a reasonable and protected use of one's own property, subject to compliance with applicable laws. Short-term rentals are a.low impact use comprising a reasonable exercise of private real property rights. 9. Homestays and vacation rentals \vill have significant economic benefit on 'City revenue, small businesses and ~upporting businesses (cleaning and landscaping services) and should be encouraged or, .at a rmmmum, not so burdensome and costly from an administrative standpoint as to be prohibited. 10. Permitting fees ·should have a direct correlation to the subject rental acnvmes. Smaller units/lower occupancy rates should 'not pay the same as larger rentals/higher occupancy. Santa Barbara addresses this issue by tying the annual license fee to the brross rents from the property. Please see the very simplistic administrative process and forms utilized by the City of Santa Barbara, which accompany this correspondence, as well as the outline of the licensing fees and taxes in Sao Luis Obispo. Again, thank you so much for your continued efforts to formalize _the process and procedures to allow short-term rental activities on reasonable terms and in conformance with similar residential rental activities in Arroyo Grande and .the region. Based upon the foregoing, it would be most appropriate for the City to modify and_ adopt the ordinance with requirements for an administrative minor use permit without neighbor notification. I greatly appreciate your consideration. y, h- usan Thompson Item 9.a. - Page 25 San luis ObHspo {Taken from city web site) What is a Business license? The purpose of the City's business license regulations is to provide for necessary regulation of lawful businesses being conducted within the City in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the City. While due diligence will be exercised in reasonably ensuring compliance with all City policies, regulations and ordinances before issuing a business license, the primary focus of the City's business license regulations is to provide reasonable assurance that businesses operating in the City are doing so in compliance with the City's planning and building policies, regulations, and ordinances; and in compliance with the City's business tax provisions. What is the difference between a license and a tax? A "business license" is issued as a regulatory permit. A "business tax certificate" is issued to raise revenue for general municipal services. How much is the tax? The tax for a new applicant is $25.00; thereafter, the renewal rate is $.50 per $1,000 of gross receipts with a minimum of $25.00. The tax rate is measured by gross receipts from the preceding completed calendar or fiscal year. How much is the license? The business license fee is set as follows: Locations within the City of San Luis Obispo $140.00 *Except rental property and independent contractors Locations outside of the City of San Luis Obispo $ 46.00 Rental Property and Independent Contractors $ 46.00 Locations requiring Home Occupation Permits $137.00 State CASp Fee $1.00 How much is the downtown assessment? The downtown assessment for a new applicant is $150.00; thereafter, the renewal rate is .55 per $1,000 of gross receipts with a minimum of $150.00. The rate is measured by gross receipts from the preceding completed calendar or fiscal year. How much is my total application fee? Total cost for locations within the City $166.00 *Except rental property and independent contractors Total cost for location within the Downtown $316.00 Rental Property and Independent Contractors $222.00 (downtown) Total cost for locations outside the City Rental Property and Independent Contractors (not downtown) Total cost for locations with Home Occupation Change of location within the City -Renewal Change of location only (within the City) Certificate replacement/duplication $ 72.00 $ 72.00 $163.00 $92.00 $ 94.00 $ 42.00 Item 9.a. - Page 26 3/1/2014 . Bob (/users/show/8145327) Stephen (/users/show/4997257) Tarija (/users/show/31.64845) Bridgetle (/usei'S/show/6469152) ['~~"1 Dustyn (/users/show/2576818) • (/users/she Ramona (/users/show/5672254) https:/lwNw.airbnb.com/rooms/933859 ..--~ Charming Cottage in AGVillage in Arrcryo Grand( · We had a peifect Thanksgil.ingweekend at Aaron and Susan's! The cottage was-spotless and "tlry comfortable. We were especially impressed with the deck area. it was a great place ror mid morning coffee as well as a.galhering spot for family before heading to the ·'-illage or into San Luis; great l.iew.and plenty of sun. The beach was a fi\e-ten minute dri"tl down .Grand A~nue.and there were se-.eral nice restaurants in the immediate area. Aaron was·the consummate host! December 2013 A truly wonderful spot on the Central coast It's a perfect launching.pad fon.ineyards; food and hiking explorations. The house is extremelywell laid out with excellent detail from Aaron and Susan. October2013 What a wonderful place to slay. Aaron and Susan were. kind enough to let u~ bring our two dogs. We went to the·_nearby beach e-.ery.day; had breakfast:on:the·deck and·yes a tomato fresh off ttie l.irie. The home h<Js e~rything you need and more. We will' be back for sure. Thank you Aaron and Susan for making this trip so spec·ial. October2013 Such a.wonderful, cozy house! llo"tl_d my. month there. And ripe heirloom tomatoes· to.boot! E~rything:you see and read aboUt· this house in:the·pholos-anddesc~plion is Completely accurate and-, will be.a·bigger person•and not hog·n.·far myseff ;-),.and tell. you that you will haw an·amazing:stay here; Aaron and Susan are• the' best hosts-allenli-.e and friendly. Thanks for a wonderfuL stay! October2013 Really comfortable.house with excellent hosts. E-.erylhing was well organized,:the communication was a breeze and the home itself was· superb and ·extremely clean .. 6ed was comforteble,. location walkable-yet quiet, and the outdoor area was fabulous. Would highly recommend! July 2013 Awesome hosts with an awesome pad. The-house is con-.eniently'located close to the beach but far enough away the you can escape the heavy.tourist.scene of Pismo' Beach. July 2013 We enjoyed our stay at this clean, cute Arroyo Grande cottage. The pictures on the listing are exactly what you see when you get there. We really enjoyed relaxing'on the back deck. which was quite and had to-.ely. \iews. The downtown area is within 5/6 Item 9.a. - Page 27 3/1/2014 Delia (/users/show/5820698) .r--~ Charming Cottage in AG Village in Arroyo Grandt.' walking distance and was charming and had a lot-of nice shops. We would definitely recommend this cottage and look forward to staying there again in the future! June 2013 Absolutely LOVED this collage! Tastefully decorated without being o\errlone, e~erything was super comfy and we had· e~erything we needed. The kitchenwas.so cute·and ajoy to cook in, so much light. The french doors lhat.open'from.the bed to the deck were just awesome to relax & lake a nap. We cooked & ate all meals on the deck, enjoying.lhe rolling countryside' hills \.iew. The old town was charming to explore;-A\ila Beach was cute to pop o~.er to -but:the best was the 10 minute dri~e to Lopez Lake where our 2 !abraders had a BLAST swimming and chasing birds!Deer e\ety\1/here there and simply a gorgeous location. This COttage was a welcome retreat and-literally made us want to li~e there. We will definitely recommend this location and hope to be back soon! 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Break.fast on the deck is a wcnderful experience. Great.kitchen. E~rything·you need for a restful retreat in character/tastefully decorated accommodation. We look.forward to our next \ISJI. January 2014 We had· a great stay atthe.IO\.oly cottage. 11 was ~ery clean and the·em4ronment is great. There are so many nice things· to do and places· to -.isit..We.would absolutely recommend the place! December 2013 4/6 Item 9.a. - Page 29 Santa Barbara Vacation Rental Administrative Process 1. File Business License Tax Application (2 page form) a. Business License $15 forthe first $10,000 annuaJ gross rent, $1.00 for each additional $1,000 2. File Transient OcctJpancy Tax Registration (I page form) 3. Submit Transient Occupancy Tax Return Monthly with Payment (1 p~ge form) Item 9.a. - Page 30 IBUSOINIIESS lDCENSE TAX APPLDCATOON COTY OF SANTA BARBARA c. city Hall . . : .. 735~Aiiacapa:sireei·, Phone.(805)564~5346 ·· Mail: P.O.;Box1990 santa Barbara. CA 93102 LEAVE SPACES BLANK IF NOT APPLICABLE "" _.- ~ OpenDate ·Account No. ·r Business Name. as it will appear.on·signs or ads, or as recorded with the County Clerk Business address, number and street (do not use P.O. Box.or private mail box.address) p SuitciRoom City,· State, and Zip Code p Business Phone Fax p Federal Employer 1.0. No. (T.I.N.) ~ State-E.O.D. No. E-mail 0 Sole-Proprietorship 0 Partnership p .Contact. name of person.to contact during business hours p ·State Resale Number 0 . Corporation 0 Other 0 Limited Liability Co. 0 Home Based ·Exp.'Date' /~;~:c~·', ~ 'Business Description (headings I rom telephone book yellow.pages help to properly dassify the business) 0 Commercial Sq.Fl __ ~ Owner Name, if a corporation. use corporate name and list. principals ~ Home office or residence, corporate or LLC'headquarters·address•or individual's residence ~ HomePhone ~ Social Security Number ·'"" 1 Owner Name. ii a corporation. use corporate name and list principals 1----' ~ Home Office or residence, corporate or LLC headquarters address or individual'& residence ~ HomePhone ~ Social Security Number (of individual named in box 13a) ~ Mailing Address, use only if different from address in box 3 U State License, for building contractors and others requiring•• Slate license Tvae Number Exo. Date Gross Sales Annual Estimate;:lf business is taxed on gross sales, enter amount reported to obtain the State Resale Number. -~ ) . ·. I Note: Certain information pertaining to your business is considered public information. This information consists of business name, location, business phone number, type and name. of owne~(s). All other information is confidential. Signature certifies that all business tax information provided is true, correct, and complete. DATE APPLICANT SIGNATURE APPLICANT NAME AND TITLE (PRINT) Item 9.a. - Page 31 BUSDINIESS TAX RATES CDTY Of SANTA BARBARA SECTION A GROSS RECEIPTS This··table··is· to be used for business description A11hrough AS. Your nrst payment should:be.based on your estimated.first·year's gross· sales. Your estimate should agree with the estimate provided to the State Board of Equalization to obtain a resale number/Seller's PenmiL Select the gross receipts range in.the left column within which your estimate falls. The number·to the right in the column designated lor your business description is· the amount to pay. Example: Your estimated first. year gross is·$185;000."Your business-is a cafe·description A2. Use column 2.'The tax amount due 15'$90.00. II Annual Gross 1 2 I 3 I 4 5 Receipts in dollars are: Your lax is: 0-20.000 25 25 25 30 30 20,001.-25;000 31 25 25 30 30 25.001·-30.000 35 25 25 35 30 30,001-35:000 37 28 25 37 30 35,001-40.000 39 3o 25 39 30 40,001. 45.000 41 31 25 41 30 45.001-50.000 43 32 25 43 30 50.001-60:ooo 45 34 27 45 30 60.001-70.000 49 37 29 49 30 70,001. 80.000 53 40 32 53 32 80,001-90,000 58 44 35 58 35 90,001., ·100.000 64 48 38 64 38 100,001-125,000 75 57 45 75 45 125,001-'150.000 91 68 55 91 55 150.001-175,000 -106 80 64 106 64 175;001-200,000 120 90 72 120 72 200,001-250.000 142 107 ·es 142 65 250.00f-300.000 168 126 101 168 101 300,001 ' .350.000 195 146 117 195 117 350;001-400.000 221 166 133 221 133 400,001-450.000 242 162 145 242 145 450,001 : 500,000 266 200 160 266 160 500.001-600,000 292 219 175 292 175 600,001-700.000 325 244 195 325 195 700,001. aoo:ooo 360 270 216 360 216 800.001-:900;000 374 281 224 374 224 900.000-·1.000.000 400 300 240 400 240 0ver.1.ooo.ooo I 4oo• I 3oo· I 240• J 4oo+ _I 240• •$20-per 100.000 over. one mJihon (round up·lo next:$20 increment on fractions over 1 00.000) Over 3,000;000. I BOO+ I 700+ I 640+ _ J. BOO+ 1. 640+ +$15.per 100.000 over three million (round up to·next $15 increment on :lractions:over 1 00.000) Over 6.000,000 1. 1.250• 11. 150+ _I \,OW• _11.250+ I 1.090+ •S10·per 100.000 over six million (round up to next·$10 increment on fractions over 1 00,000) DO NOT REPORT THE·SALE OF ALCOHOLICBEVERAGES CONTRACTORS These ·rates apply to all building trades contractors working ·in the city: Stale Classes: A and B, ·c-12. C-21, C-32, C-34 and C-42 pay $100.00. (Engineering, General. Earthworl< and Paving, Building Moving/Wrecking, Parking.-and Highway Improvement, Pipeline/Sewer and Sannation Systems) All other classes: pay seo.oo PROFESSIONALS These rates apply to all prolessJonal businesses with a business location '" the city. Professional businesses are.listed in the Santa Barbara Municipal Code or classified as professional in the Directory ol the Occupational Tilles. The minimum is-$100.00 in this dassifJcalion. Professionals-from outside the.ci\y pay the·mm1mum rate. 1. For the 'fJrst person. and each addibonal professional (partner or paid commission basis) pay.$100.00. ·2. 'For each salaried prolessional or semi-professional. pay $40.00. 3. 'For each non-professional or derical. pay uo;oo. RENTAL PROPERTIES The tax amount is·$15:00 for-.lhe first $10.000·annual gross rent estimate, and ·$1.00 lor each additional.$1.000 or fraction thereof. SECTION I:.~J/Jl REAL ESTATE 1. Each broker must pay S100:oo, plus.$40.00 for each salaried agent and $20.00 for each clerical or non-ficensed-employee. 2. Each sales agent must pay $40.00. 3. Brokers or sales agents whose business olfice is located outside the city must:pay.S1 0.00 for each transaction involving property in the city (maximum'$100:00 for brokers. S40:00 foi sales agents). REAL ESTATE DEVElOPERS • Fee is based on value of building penmits on land located within the city. If permit value is SO to·$250,000, fee JS'S\00.00. If penni\ value is S250,001to·S500;000."fee isS150.00. If permit value is $500,001 or more, fee is ~200.oti: · SECTION ~~:~c.l 'SPECIAL CATEGORIES These' businesses require special permits or registration: Approval is required prior to beginning business operations - Dances, Dance Halls, Cafe Entertainment Dating and Escort Services Firearms Sales Fortunetellers Massage Establishments or Practitioners Para transit Service (Taxi, Limousine, etc.) Peddlers P.rivateHanobill Distributor Video Arcade and Electronic.Game Machines Limited operation may be permitted pending approval - Coin-operated machines (vending or amusement) Pawnbrokers Pool and Billiard Rooms Secondhand or.Junk.Dealers Towing Ser\lice Uniformed Security/Private Patrol Operators Item 9.a. - Page 32 ,.~ \ APPUCAINIT ONIFORMATDONI SIHIEET CDTY OF SANTA IB'ARBARA Case# BIZ200 To the Applicant: The information provided on this sheet will be reviewed by the appropriate City departments in order to insure the compatibility of your proposed use with the intended location, and to ensure your business complies with applicable City codes and ordinances. We will initially route your completed application to the Community Development Department who will, if necessary, forward it to other departments ·for approval. based on the nature and type of business arid the informatiqn provided on tnis form. If necessary, you will be contacted by appropriate City department{s) to resolve any concerns or issues identified in your application. The Finance Department will issue a Business Tax Certificate when appropriate approvals are received. lfyou have any questions regarding Cjty codes, ordinances.and land use controls affecting your business, please contact Building Counter -Staff at 630 Garden Street, {805) 564-5485. Please Check The Boxes· Below For Those Items That Apply To Your Business: 0 You are making modifications to the building. (Building permit may be required:) 0 Places cif assembly (occupant load over 50) 0 Food .serVice or preparation (e.g., restaurant) Ooffice DRetail 0 Educational 0 Manufacturing 0 Industrial D.Auto•repair garage 0 Health Care 0 Flammable liquids (over 5 gallons ii1abuilding) 0 Flammable·compressed·gases (over 200-CF) 0 Welding.·and.cutting operations 0 Open flame device (within a business) 0 Metal shop 0 Wood shop 0 Process water discharge 0 .Exterior storage 0 ·sale of tcibacco products Signature certifies that the information provided is true. correct, and complete. Signature Date --APP~vatS·:f · ·;:~~i~g · .. ··{0--; ~~o ;:.: __ ; .. ~~~=~~-'-:-" :~-:-~.,~. "";-~·-: "' · · · · •·· ··.v· ·:·N ···.·t ~-'lniti~is -;\?Fire~:~ ~:o-:-'·10~~~~--<~ -~-::<:~:~·~·f . ..:~-~---·, . : ' .. ~· --. .V .--~N ~c:: •· '·, ·,Initials<·,__ .c · ~Build,Jn~ ·. o'' .a···.;~_:;--~-;~""f:";,_ ~':~;::, ~~-; ·-c. ;y· ·:N::~·1'' : .. ~Initials. ': Item 9.a. - Page 33 C~TY OF SANTA BARBARA TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REGISTRATION As·supplementalinformation to yourBusiness License Application, please complete the following: '~1~~~1il~1;~~--~f{~~:~:~i~~;,,~1~~§~,~~;-:;~r~ .. t::·;-;;~&!~£~J!hlw1il Business Telephone·Number: Number of Transient Units: ·Number of Apartment.Units: ~lltWt~~~\ · Home or Office,·Adaress {include street,:clty, and zip. code): · Owner(s) TelephonecNumber: ~::~~i~~~~~11~;~~~t~l~~~1~~{t1?~~1i.:f~Zt£l~~§~~~,:~'5·~;" - ·Effective date of this registration: :;;;c.-;:.-v~.....-v4'"''·-·""'""trrun-!"..-... ~~.,. .. -·.:...,..,.....,;. • ...,., •• ,;... ... --.. ... ~,....,...,.c:=.:-.-:o~ .• -_...._... .... _ .. ..,.... .......... ...._,r:»-·"·-·--.·~·-_.., ............... ~ .. ..i ••• _.,. .. ,: ... ~.w:......,., .... ,:...;;:.;._..,_.~, ... ,__,.._ ... ...;-,~-~'"'···-.;·;.,.~,~-... ,.......,...~;,.;o.,..-~"'9'~~~ Questions maybe directed·to the Finance Department by calling·(B05) 564-5341. Printed or typed name of person completing this form: Signature Date Return this form to: City of Santa Barbara, Finance Department, Transient Occ4pancy Tax, P,O, Box 1990, .Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. Fax (805) 897~1978 Item 9.a. - Page 34 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) RETURN Postmark Dale: ------ VACATION RENTALS ONLY FORM Amount Paid: TOTAmt: __ _ THIS RETURN IS FOR THE MONTH OF:------(Month/Year) Check#: ------ Establishment Name: Street Address: City, Zip: ------------- City Account' Number. AVERAGE OCCPANCY FOR THE MONTH ___ % Computation ofTOT Tax 1 TotalRentsReceived .................................................................................................................. $ ------- 2 Allowable Deductions (attach appropriate.documentation) a) Rents from stays of more than.30 Days ................................................ s ------- b) Federal. Employee or Diplomatic Stays on Official Business .................. S ------- c) Other (please explain) ................................................................................. $ ------- 0.00 3 Taxable Rental Receipts (Line 1-Une2) ...................................................................................... $ 0.00 ------- 4 Transient occupany·tax·,due(12% ofLineJ) .................................................................................. $ 0.00 ------- 5 Applicable Penalties (see instructions for derails).............................................................................. $ ------- 6 TOTAL TOT TAXES AND PENAL TIES DUE. (Line 4 +LineS)....................................................... $ 0.00 ------- 1 certify, under penalty of pe~ury, that I am the authorized representative of the above establishment and the statement herein is true & correct to the. best of my knowledge: Signature: Printed Name: Email: Date: ------------------ Phone: ----------------------------- Item 9.a. - Page 35 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) RETURN INSTRUCTIONS If you have questions or need assistance, contact the TOTstaff.at (805) 564-5341 or email BusiniesslicenseialSar.taBarbaraCA.gov. Regulations governing the TOT, including exemption information, are located on the City of Santa Barbara'swebsite: ill to :1 lvAw,·. santa ba rba r i1Ca. aovlbus in ess; bu ;;i ness ·I :Ge nselto tf Payment is due on or before the tenth day after the close of each month. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the·next business da{becomslhe due· date. Postmarks are acceptable, but not imprint dates from postage meters Make check or money order payable to City of Santa Barbara. Payment·and return can be mailed to: Instructions for filling out form are below: City of SantaBarbara JOT Assessment POBox 1990 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 StreetAdress must.include street number and. street name. City Account: Number: Also known as a business license number. All operators must also register as a business and return a business license application annually. AVERAGE OCCUPANCY FOR.THE·MONTH: The number of rooms that were occupied over nigtit divided by the total number of available rooms, averaged. for the month. For example, if. on average, 1 B rooms of an.available 20 rooms are oecupied·in a given monlh, the average occupancy rate would.be 90 %. 1. TOTAL RENTS RECEIVED: The total consideration charged to a Transient, as shown·on the guest receipt, for the occupancy cif a room, or portion.lhereof. This includes all charges perceived as. mandatory, including rent, resort fees, reservation fees,-rollaway bed charges:mandatory parking· fees, forfeited·deposits, cancellation'fees, etc. Any charge elected by the guesl'is nonaxable-including items subject to sales tax. valet charges, in-room service charges (such as meals. telephone calls, massages), meeting room charges, etc. 2. AllOWABLE DEDUCTIONS: Deductions.include rents received Jar the following purposes: (1) rooms occupied for more than thirty days, starting with the thirty" first day; (2) rooms occupied for more than:thirty days.with an advanced written·contract;:(3).conference and meeting rooms not used for sleeping,purposes; (4) stays. from federal employees on official business paying·with anfederal agency credit card or purchase order; (5) Diplomatic stays (with the appropriate U.S. Department of State-identification card); ·and (6) stays from employe.es on official business of certain.special organizations granted exemptions from the U.S. Congress, including employees of· AMTRAK, the American Red Cross, the U.S . .Postal Ser:Vice, Federal Credit Unions,. and insurance companies subject to the California tax on gross premiums. For all deductions, attach appropriate documentation to this return. If guests cannot·provide documentation for their deduction during their stay, they.can apply•for a refund from the City within 90 days after their tax has been paid. Please see:our website for more details on allowable deductions. 3. TAXABLE RENTAL RECEIPTS: Total Rents·Received less Allowable Exemptions (Line 1-Line 2) 4. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX DUE: Twelve percent (12%) of taxable rental receipts (12% x·une.3) 5. APPLICABLE PENAL TIES. A penalty of 1 0°/o'will be added starting the· business day after the due dale. If delinquent more han 30 days, an additional 10% penalty on the gross amount due, plus interest at the rate of 1/2 of 1% per month will be added. 6 .. TOTAL TOT TAXES AND PENAL TIES DUE. Total taxes plus applicable penalties. (Line 4 plus Line 5) Item 9.a. - Page 36 Michelle 2 Robin 2 Gay 2 Susan & 2 Aaron Joe 4 TOTAL/ Year ?ece,w.J.a-f ?I~,,;J Whi1'111%10V} lV\:Aruh t./ 1 70 I ~ Revenue Generated to Arroyo Grande from Five Hosts 120 240 $2,400 $80.00 37 74 $740 $85.00 $8.50 $314.50 43 86 $860 $110.00 $11.00 $473.00 160 320 $3,200 $125.00 $12.50 $2,000.00 114 456 $4,560 $470.00 $47.00 $5,358.00 1,176 $11,760 $9,105.50 Reduce Permit Fee to be in line with surrounding Cities ($70-$100} allowing hosts to stay in business $20,865.00 =REVENUE GENERATED TO CITY PER YEAR *Conservative estimate of what each guest spends per day during visit includes lunch, dinner, wine, souvenirs. Doesn't accountfor activities, movies, plays, shopping and gasoline. Item 9.a. - Page 37 10 April 2014 2014 Mayor Tony Ferrara Aaron and Susan Thompson 828 Bath Street #C Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805 617-3560 Mayor Pro Tern Jim Guthrie Council Member Joe Costello Council Member Tim Brown Council Member Kristen Bameich City Hall 300 East Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 VIA Electronic Mail RECEIVED APR 10·2014 CITY OF ARROYO QRANDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RE: Development Code Amendment 14-002 Regarding Vacation Rentals Honorable Mayor and Council Members: Thank you very much for your consideration of the above-referenced matter. Having been closely involved in the thorough and thoughtful evaluation process for creation of a vacation rental ordinance by the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission and staff, I wanted to reiterate some information that was provided to staff and Commissioners as part of that process that you may not have had the opportunity to fully consider in connection with the recommended ordinance. Please consider the following: 1. The permit will limit the number of guests based upon the size of the home/number of bedrooms. Therefore, use will be consistent with the use of other residences based on its size. 2. Vacation rentals are occupied for significantly fewer days than traditional rentals and owner residences, which are occupied full-time. Vacation rentals are occupied a fraction of days per year and, as a result, have less impact on the neighborhood. 3. City noise and nuisance ordinances are in place to address neighborhood impact issues. Utilizing artificial or indirect regulations to address activities that are already directly regulated is not typically viewed as "good governance". Regulatory ordinances, laws and processes for noise, nuisance and other neighborhood issues should be uniformly available and enforced for all residential occupants, regardless of whether an owner-occupied residence, longer term rental or short-term rental. Disparate treatment of residential occupants is not warranted. Item 9.a. - Page 38 (~ Hon. Mayor Ferrara and Council Members April10, 2014 Page 2 of 2 4. Short-term rentals allow for significantly more owner oversight as the home owner is either in the home with the renter or is there immediately before and after the short-term occupancy, with management in the vicinity. Therefore, renters are carefully screened, renter activities are closely monitored and unacceptable behavior is much less likely. 5. Short-term rentals require that the offered space is consistently attractive and inviting and, therefore, owners of these units are more likely to maintain and improve the space in desirable manner. Please note the sampling of renter comments accompanying this correspondence that reflect very clean and attractive amenities. On the contrary, longer-term rentals tend to have the opposite effect. 6. The permit is revocable if not used in accordance with ordinance requirements. 7. The administrative process and fees proposed are more stringent and expensive than neighboring jurisdictions. 8. Homestays and vacation rentals are construed as "commercial enterprises", but are no more commercial than longer-term rentals that are a crucial and necessary component for housing in the community. Neighbors can have good relationships or bad relationships, regardless of whether they rent or own the residence they occupy. Given the opportunity, certain neighbors would object to long-term rentals as well, which arguably have a much higher "neighborhood impact" than do short- term rentals, but are nonetheless a reasonable and protected use of one's own property, subject to compliance with applicable laws. Short-term rentals are a low impact use comprising a reasonable exercise of private real property rights. 9. Homestays and vacation rentals will have significant economic benefit on City revenue, small businesses and supporting businesses (cleaning and landscaping services) and should be encouraged or, at a nurumum, not so burdensome and costly from an administrative standpoint as to be prohibited. 10. Permitting fees should have a direct correlation to the subject rental acUv1tles. Smaller units/lower occupancy rates should not pay the same as larger rentals/higher occupancy. Santa Barbara addresses this issue by tying the annual license fee to the gross rents from the property. Please see the very simplistic administrative process and forms utilized by the City of Santa Barbara, which accompany this correspondence, as well as the outline of the licensing fees and taxes in San Luis Obispo. Again, thank you so much for your efforts to adopt a reasonable and appropriate City ordinance to formalize the process and procedures for short-term rental activities. I greatly appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, /s/ Aaron and Susan Thompson Item 9.a. - Page 39 (~ San luis Obispo (Taken from city web site) What is a Business license? The purpose of the City's business license regulations is to provide for necessary regulation of lawful businesses being conducted within the City in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the City. While due diligence will be exercised in reasonably ensuring compliance with all City policies, regulations and ordinances before issuing a business license, the primary focus of the City's business license regulations is to provide reasonable assurance that businesses operating in the City are doing so in compliance with the City's planning and building policies, regulations, and ordinances; and in compliance with the City's business tax provisions. What is the difference between a license and a tax? A "business license" is issued as a regulatory permit. A "business tax certificate" is issued to raise revenue for general municipal services. How much is the tax? The tax for a new applicant is $25.00; thereafter, the renewal rate is $.50 per $1,000 of gross receipts with a minimum of $25.00. The tax rate is measured by gross receipts from the preceding completed calendar or fiscal year. How much is the license? The business license fee is set as follows: Locations within the City of San Luis Obispo $140.00 *Except rental property and independent contractors Locations outside of the City of San Luis Obispo $ 46.00 Rental Property and Independent Contractors $ 46.00 Locations requiring Home Occupation Permits $137.00 State CASp Fee $1.00 How much is the downtown assessment? The downtown assessment for a new applicant is $150.00; thereafter, the renewal rate is .55 per $1,000 of gross receipts with a minimum of $150.00. The rate is measured by gross receipts from the preceding completed calendar or fiscal year. How much is my total application fee? Total cost for locations within the City $166.00 *Except rental property and independent contractors Total cost for location within the Downtown $316.00 Rental Property and Independent Contractors $222.00 (downtown) Total cost for locations outside the City Rental Property and Independent Contractors (not downtown) Total cost for locations with Home Occupation Change of location within the City -Renewal Change of location only (within the City) Certificate replacement/duplication $ 72.00 $ 72.00 $163.00 $92.00 $ 94.00 $ 42.00 Item 9.a. - Page 40 Santa Barbara Vacation Rental Administrative Process 1. File Business License Tax Application (2 page form) a. Business License $15 for the first $10,000 annual gross rent, $1.00 for each additional $1,000 2. File Transient Occupancy Tax Registration (1 page form) 3. Submit Transient Occupancy Tax Return Monthly with Payment (I page form) Item 9.a. - Page 41 .-------- City Hall IBUSOINIESS LDCENSE "'I" A){ APPII..OCATDON COTY OF SANTA !BARBARA .735 Anacapa .Streei Phone (805) 564"5346 Mail: P.O.' Box 1990 Santa-Barbara. CA 93102 LEAVE SPACES BLANK IF NOT APPLICABLE Account No. .. r Business Name. as it will appear on signs or ads, or as recorded with the County Clerk ~ OpenDate I ~lass p Business address, number and street (do nor use P.O. Box or private mail boJC.address) p Suite/Room p City, State, and Zip Code p Business Phone Fax ~ Federal Employer I.D. No. (T.I.N.) ~ State-E.D.D. No. E-mail 0 Sole-Proprielorship 0 Partnershio ~ Contact. name or person to contact during business hOurs p State Resale Number 0 . Corporation 0 Other 0 Limited Liability Co. 0 Home Based ·Exp;·Date·· ... ___ .. , ~ 'Business Description (headings from telephone book yellow. pages help to properly classify the business) 0 Commercial Sq.Fl __ ~ Owner Name. if a corporauon. use corporate name and list. principals ~ Home office or residence, corporate.or LLC headquarters address or I individual's residence ~ HomePhone ~ Social Security Number ~ Owner Name. if a corporation. use· corporate name and fist principals I 1"'" I Home Office or resid_ence, corporale or LLC headquarters addres5 or ~ individual's residence ~ HomePhone p Social Security Number (of individual named in box 13a) .:.:..__] Mailing Address. use only if difierenl from address in box 3 ~Stale License. for building contractors and others requiring a State license Tvoe Number Exo. Dale Gross Sales Annual' Estimate: if business is taxed on gross sales, enter amount reported to-obtain lhe State Resale Number. · .·:Return appliealion will) payment 0:- ~ ... ~ .:~: :··~~~:~J~~~;~~~~~~e:t~;~ ~:-~ --: -' :CITY-OF'SANTABARBARA'·:; ' ' ~ ;,;,;~.5.,.; -;-'_ .' :'Amount a(: . ,_ "Tax·oue -,_ '-___ .....:.,,......_ .. :1 . -·;-:._ "f· ':sU.te-Disabilily • ,ACce'ss F.ee : ·-·- ;SB'118S <i; :·_:pe~_atty:::· · <: !.Due·, Total,. :;·- · :s1:oo Note: Certain information pertaining to your business is considered public information. This information consists of business name, location, business phone number, type and name of owner(s). All other information is confidential. Signature certifies .that all business tax information provided is true, correct, and complete. DATE APPLICANT SIGNATURE APPLICANT NAME AND TITLE (PRINT) Item 9.a. - Page 42 BUJSONESS TAX RATES CDTY OF SANTA BARBARA SECTION A GROSS RECEOPTS This table is to be used for business description A 1 through AS. Your first payment should be. based on your estimated first year's gross sales. Your estimate should agree with the estimate provided to the State Board of Equalization to obtain a resale number/Seller's Pemnil. Select the gross receipts range in the left column within which your estimate falls. The number to the right in the column designated for your business description is the amount to pay. Example: Your estimated first year gross is $185;000:Your business is·a cafe description A2. Use column 2."The tax amount due IS $90.00. If Annual Gross 1 2 I 3 4 5 Receipts in dollars are: Your tax is: 0-20,000 25 25 25 30 30 20.001. 25.000 31 25 25 30 30 25.001. 30.000 35 25 25 35 30 30.001-35.000 37 28 25 37 30 35,001-40.000 39 30 25 39 30 40,001. 45,000 41 31 25 41 30 45.001-50.000 43 32 25 43 30 50.001. 60.000 45 34 27 45 30 60.001-70.000 49 37 29 49 30 70,001. 80,000 53 40 32 53 32 80,001-90,000 58 44 35 58 35" 90,001-100.000 64 48 38 64 38 100,001-125.000 75 57 45 75 45 125,001-150.000 91 68 55 91 55 150.001-175,000 106 80 64 106 64 175.001-200,000 120 90 72 120 72 200,001. 250.000 142 107 85 142 85 250.001 -300.000 168 126 101 .168 101 300,001' 350.000 195 146 117 195 117 350,001. 400.000 221 166 133 221 133 400,001-450.000 242 182 145 242 145 450,001 ' 500,000 266 200 160 266 160 500.001-600,000 292 219 175 292 175 600,001-700.000 325 244 195 325 195 700,001. 800,000 360 270 216 360 216 800.001. 900,000 374 281 224 374 224 900.000-1.000.000 400 300 240 400 240 Over 1.000,000 I 400+ I 300+ I 240+ J 400+ I 240+ +S20-per 100,000:over one m1lhon (round up to next.$20 mcrement on fractions over 1 00,000) Over 3,000,000 I 800+ I 700+ I 640+ J. 800+ I 640+ +$15.per 100.000 over three-million (round up to next $15 increment on fractions over 1 00.000) Over 6.000,000 I 1,250• jt.150+ .11.090• _11.250+ 11.090+ +$10 per 100.000 over six million (round up to next $10 increment on fractions over -1 00,000) DO NOT REPORT THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SECTION I B 'I CONTRACTORS These rates apply to all building trades contractors working in the city: State Classes: A and B, C-12. C-21. C-32, C'3~ and C-42 pay S100.00. (Engineering, General, Earthwork and Paving, Building MovingiWrecking, Parking and Highway Improvement. Pipeline/Sewer and Sanitation Systems) All other classes: pay S80.00 SECTION I· 'G. .I PROFESSIONALS These rates apoly to all professional businesses Wllh a business" location 1n the city. Professional businesses are listed in the Santa Barbara Municipal Code or classified as professional in the Directory of the Occupational Titles. The minimum is $100.00 in this classification. Professionals from outside the city pay the m1mmum rate. 1. For the first person~ and each addiUonal professional (partner or paid commission basis) pay $100.00. 2. For each salaned professional or semi-professional. pay $40.00. 3. For each non-professional or derical. pay $20.00. SECTION I :o~ .I RENTAL PROPERTIES The tax amount is $15.00 for the first $10.000 annual gross rent estimate, and $1.00 for each additional $1.000 or fraction thereof. SECTION I;: t J REAL ESTATE 1. Each broker must. pay 5100.00, plus·.$40.00 for each salaried agent.and S20.00 for each clerical or non-Hcensed employee. 2. Each sales agent must pay $4 0.00. 3. Brokers or sales agents whose business office is located outside the city must pay.S10.00 for each. transaction involving property. in the city (maximumC$1 00.00 for brOkerS, $~0:00 for sa\eS agentS). REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS ·Fee is based on value of building permits on land located within the city. If permit value is· SO to·$250.000, fee IS"$100.00. If :permit value is S250,001.Lo·ssoo;ooo."fee is $150.00. \!permit value is S500.001 or more. fee is $200.00. SECTION I; ~~j 'SPECIAL CATEGORIES These'businesses.require special permits or registration: Approval is required prior to beginning business operations- Dances, Dance Halls, Cafe Entertainment Dating and Escort .Services Firearms Sales Fortunetellers Massage Establishments .or Practitioners Paratransit-Service (Taxi. Limousine. etc.) Peddlers Private Handbill Distributor Video Arcade and Electronic Game Machines Limited operation may be permitted pending.approval- Coin-operated machines (vending or amusement) Pawnbrokers Pool and BilliardRooms Secondhand or Junk Dealers Towing Service Uniformed Security/Private Patrol Operators Item 9.a. - Page 43 A.PPILBCA!NJT DNIFORMATDON SIHIEET CDTY Of SANTA IBAIRIBARA Case# BIZ200 To the Applicant: The information provided on this sheet will be reviewed by the appropriate City departments in order to insure the compatibility of your proposed use with the intended location, and to ensure your business complies with applicable City codes and ordinances. We will initially route your completed application to the Community Development Department who will, if necessary, forward it to other departments for approval based on the nature and type of business and the information provided on this form. If necessary, you will be contacted by appropriate City department(s) to resolve any concerns or issues identified in your application. The Finance Department will issue a Business Tax Certificate when appropriate approvals are received. If you have any questions regarding City codes, ordinances and land use controls affecting your business, please contact Building Counter Staff at 630 Garden Street, (805) 564-5485. Briefly describe_your business: ----------------------------------- Please Check The Boxes Below For Those Items That Apply To Your Business: 0 You are making modifications to the building. (Building permit may be required.) 0 Places of assembly (occupant load over 50) 0 Food service or preparation (e.g., restaurant) Doffice DRetail 0 Educational 0 Manufacturing 0 Industrial 0 Auto repair garage 0 Health Care 0 Flammable liquids (over 5 gallons in a building) 0 Flammable compressed gases.(over 200 CF) 0 Welding and cutting operations 0 Open flame device (within a business) 0 Metal shop D Wood shop 0 Process water discharge 0 .Exterior storage 0 Sale of tobacco products Signature certifies that the information provided is true. correct, and complete. Signature Approvals: · .zoning .•,0'---'.,D,__ ___ _ y .N Initials Fire D 0 y N Date Initials Building ,o,_·_ . .=D"----..,.-------, •.Y N. .Initials· Item 9.a. - Page 44 C~TY OF SANTA BARBARA TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REGISTRATION As supplemental information· to your Business License Application, please·complete the following: ··s~~i~,~~rN~~~:··' _, =~ ~-~--· Business Address (include street, city, and zip code): :· ·'" . ---. Business Telephone Number: r-,• ••· • ~-. ·..._ · :c6~T~El'i:Re}~o~::·'··~. ~-~~·-. ·._ ...... ~--.-:.~ -- Number of Transient Units: Number of Apartment-Units: Owner(s) Telephone·Number: .. /·-~ :~ --·-·.:'-. ,_:·. :-· ; . ~ ~ Effective date of this registration: Questions may be directed to the Finance Department by calling (805) 564-5341. Printed or typed name of person completing this form: Signature Date Return this form to: City of Santa Barbara, Finance Department, Transient Occupancy Tax, P,O, Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. Fax (805) 897-1978 Item 9.a. - Page 45 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) RETURN Postmark Date: ------ VACATION RENTALS ONLY FORM Amount Paid: TOT Amt: ---- THIS RETURN IS FOR THE MONTH OF:------(Month/Year) Check#: ------ Establishment Name: Street Address: City, Zip: ----------------------- City Account Number: AVERAGE OCCPANCY FOR-THE MONTH-----% Computation of TOT Tax 1 Total RentsReceived ................................................................................................................. $ 2 Allowable Deductions (attBch appropriate documentation) a) Rents from stays of..more than 30 Days .............................................. $ ------------- b) Federal Employee or Diplomatic Stays on Official Business .................. $ ------------- c) Other (please explain) ................................................................................. $ ------- TOTAL DEDUCTIONS: $ 0.00 ------- 3 Taxable Rental Receipts (Line 1 · Line 2)... .... . ... .. ... . . . ... .. . .. . .. ... . . .. ....... ... .. .. .. . .... .. .... .. ... .... .. . ... . .. ... . $ 0.00 --------- 4 Transient occupany tax due (12% of Line 3) .................................................................................. $ 0.00 ------- 5 Applicable Penalties (see instructions for details).............................................................................. $ -------- 6 TOTAL TOTTAXESANDPENALTIESDUE (Line4.-Une5) .............................................. . $ 0.00 -------- 1 certify, under penalty of perjury, that I am the authorized representative of the above establishment and the statement herein is true & correct to the. best of my knowledge: Signature: Printed Name: Email: Date: ------------------ Phone: -------------------------------------------------------- Item 9.a. - Page 46 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) RETURN INSTRUCTIONS If you have questions or need assistance, contacl.the TOT staff at (805) 564-5341 or email 3usmJesslicense6Sonta8arbaraCA.qov. Regulations governing the TOT, including exemption information, are located on the City of Santa Barbara's website: iltto:livAvw.santabarbaraca.covlbusiness;business l:r.enseitoti Payment is due on or before the tenth day after the close of each month. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the·next business day·becoms the due date. Postmarks are acceptable, but not imprintdates from postage meters Make check or money order payable to City of Santa Barbara. Payment and return can be mailed to: Instructions for filling out form are below: City of Santa Barbara TOT Assessment PO Box 1990 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Street Adress muslinclude street number and street name. City Account' Number: 'Also known as a business license number. All operators must also register as a business and return a business license application annually. AVERAGE OCCUPANCY FOR THE MONTH: The number of rooms that were occupied over night divided by the total number. of available rooms, averaged-for the month. For example, if, on average, 18 rooms of an available 20 rooms are occupied in a given month, the average occupancy rate would be 90 %. 1. TOTAL RENTS RECEIVED: The total consideration charged to.a Transient,.as shown on the guest receipt, for the occupancy of a room, or portion.thereof. This includes all charges perceived as-mandatory, including rent, resort fees, reservation fees,. rollaway bed charges. mandatory parking fees, forfeited deposits, cancellation fees. etc. Any charge elected by the guest is nortaxable-including items subject to sales tax, valet charges:in-room service charges (such as meals. telephone calls, massages), meeting room charges, etc. 2. ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS: Deduciions include rents received:for the following purposes: ( 1) rooms occupied for more than thirty days. starling with the thirty-first day; (2) rooms occupied for more than thirty days with an advanced written contract; (3) conference and meeting rooms not used for sleeping purposes; (4) stays from federal employees on official business paying with an federal agency credit card or purchase order; (5) Diplomatic stays (with the appropriate U.S. Department of Stale-identification card);·and (6) stays from employees on official business of certain.special organizations granted exemptions from the .U.S. Congress, including employees-of AMTRAK, the American Red Cross, the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Credit Unions. and insurance companies subject to the California lax on gross premiums. For all deductions. attach appropriate documentation to this retum. If guests cannot provide documentation for their deduction during their stay. they can apply for a refund from the City within 90 days after their tax has been paid. Please see our website for more details on allowable deductions_ 3. TAXABLE RENTAL REC=:IPTS: Total Rents Received less Allowable Exemptions (Line 1-Line 2) 4. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX DUE: Twelve percent (12%) of taxable rental receipts (12%X Line 3} 5. APPLICABLE PENAL TIES. A penalty of 10% will be added starting the business day after the due date. If delinquent more han 30 days, an additional10% penalty,on the gross amount due, plus interest at the rate of 1/2 of 1% per month will be added. 6. TOTAL TOT TAXES AND PENALTIES DUE. Total taxes plus applicable penalties. (Line 4 plus Line 5) Item 9.a. - Page 47 (~ RECEIVED APR 17 2014 Homestays and Vacation Rentals CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY OEVEI..C)PM£Hr MISCONCEPTION: Homes with rooms for rent will ruin the neighborhood. FACTS: • Because AirBnB hosts generally live on site and care about their neighborhoods and community, they are available to oversee guest behaviors, ensure good neighbor relations and take immediate action as needed. • Studies actually show that AirBnB hosts invest 50% of the money they earn on the improvement and maintenance of their home. In fact, of the 5 hosts in the City of Arroyo Grande, two have remodeled their kitchen, one has renovated her bathroom and one has redesigned and renovated his entir.e home. This increases the value of the host's home and, in turn, raises property values in the neighborhood. • Because AirBnB hosts are rated by their guests, they are more motivated to maintain their properties and provide a positive visiting experience. MISCONCEPTION: AirBnB Hosts operate "under the table." FACTS: • AirBnB reports our earnings to the IRS and issues a 1099K at the end of the year. • If the proposed code amendment before City Council passes, we will also pay the Transit Occupancy Tax {TOT). • AirBnB is working on a process to assist cities and decrease red tape by submitting taxes directly to the city. MISCONCEPTION: Our children's safety is jeopardized by strangers in the neighborhood. FACTS: • AirBnB has a very comprehensive vetting process. In fact, we know far more about our guests than most people know about the service people, delivery people, gardeners and other strangers who frequent the neighborhood. • AirBnB retains a third party, a company called Jumeo, to verify personal information about every guest who registers on the web site, including licenses or passports, credit cards, phone numbers, email and social media addresses. • They are working on a process now to do background checks as well (not currently implemented but in the works). • Hosts also rate guests, and can read a potential guest's reviews before accepting a reservation. MISCONCEPTION: Short-term rentals will cause traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood. FACTS: • Short-term rentals generally accommodate one person or a couple. That equates to one car in the driveway. • The proposed Code Amendment limits the number of rooms a host can rent, ensuring there will not be a parking or traffic problem in the future. • In most cases, there is no discernable impact difference between a visiting relative and a paying guest. Continued on other side ..• Item 9.a. - Page 48 ·: .. • ... '" . •'· ' .;-~ .... -·.~:-)~ :n1.·, ,., .-.2MIS<:Q.NCEP,;'f1QN,: Short-term rentals take affordable rental housing off the market . . ,, ,,,J.,:_._:~ACTS:~\-;'_;:·-'•-,;u:··, ~ • -':Short~te.rm-~~ntals don't decrease the availability of affordable rental housing. • Young couples are typically averse to living with someone as they want to rent their own home without someone else in it. • We hosts don't want to rent our spare room or house to a student full time because we want the extra room or home to be available for our family and friends. MISCONCEPTION: Short-term rentals compete with hotels FACTS: • Travelers who stay in owner-occupied homes are looking for a different lodging experience and want a more personal connection to the community. According to a recent survey by AirBriB, 89% of guests said they want to "live like a local." • Short-term rentals generally do not compete with local hotels because the clientele is different. • However, we are very willing to pay the Transit Occupan·cy Tax (TOT), as required in the proposed code amendment, to create taxation parity with hotels. MISCONCEPTION: Short-term rentals are bad for the community. FACTS: • Due to extremely high guest satisfaction ratings, short-term rental tourists are far more loyal, visit more frequently, stay longer, spend more and recommend Arroyo Grande more often to friends, neighbors and business associates. • Money generated from short-term rentals remains in our community and increases local revenue because rent is paid to a local host resident who spends it locally. • An April13 article in the LA Times said, "According to a study by Local First Arizona, when you spend $100 at a local business, $73 of it will stay in your community, meeting payrolls, covering rent, creating accountability. Spend that same money at national corporations or hotel chains and only $43 sticks around." • In the AirBnB survey mentioned earlier, they found that homestay guests spend more per trip than typical tourists-an average of $978 per trip in the local community versus $669. • The five AG hosts will generate in the vicinity of $7,000 in Transit Occupancy Tax. • Guests will spend an estimated $26,000 each year in local restaurants and shops. The benefits of short-term rentals include a unique experience for a variety of travelers, increased tax and tourism revenue in our community, and supplemental income to make home ownership in the city more affordable. I hope you will consider these facts and express your support for short-term rentals at the Community Workshops. Item 9.a. - Page 49 Address 811 Robin 909 Robin 931 Robin 932 Robin .. -.. ~8 Robin '.___/ 953 Robin 964 Robin 980 Robin 996 Robin 997 Robin 1002 Robin 1005 Robin 1008 Robin ( '1.016 Robin ~1019 Robin 1024 Robin 1047 Robin 776 Cardinal ·~~ 0\t.uloJA 71~ ea.-ct.14 { 9. '1 {::.U;L,nl . / n u r k c l l' l t t ! r _ : f h f: : a r s -/ o rn r h~ ~ an Fe - h 8, : L O I + Suppo r t s Co n d i t i o n a l Us e Pe r m i t / B u s i n e s s Pe r m i t fo r Ga y Gr o o m e s ' Ai r B n B Name and Em a i l Ph o n e Si g n a t u r e RE C E I V E D Michelle Cota co t a @ c h a r t e r . n e t 48 1 - 8 7 5 0 AP R 1 7 20 1 4 Shawna and Miles Wh i t f i e l d 47 3 - 1 4 0 2 CR Y OF AR R O Y O GR A N D E C t \ U U I J N I T V nr : v s : 1 ~ .. . •p • Maile and Christia n Do o l i t t l e 90 4 - 6 3 0 3 ) Kris Miller Gros an d Mi c h a e l kr i s m m i l l e r @ c h a r t e r . n e t .1 1 H i 5~; j ! 65 9 ~ ~i f ) ~ 90 4 - 6 0 2 4 Mark Spitz v ~/ l /._ ~ ~ I J ~· Becky and Isaac Mo s g o f i a n 'f ' \ 1 0 S ~~ D ( cy , J _ @ Y P..~\ o 9Q 4 - 6 6 1 8 ' ~. t. o r v v Dick and Carolee Da s m a n n 48 9 - 1 4 8 6 " or fC u v : J ( _A CA v Joyce & Anthony Or e f i c e Sh ~ d. . v ~ ~e . - ~ v ~ ~. . , ~ fl A . _ J ~ A & n . B Audrey Howard 48 9 - 1 4 9 3 Schuylar Johnson & Mi k e sc h u y l a r j @ y a h o o . c o m 48 1 - 3 8 2 5 · T o r d m ~ V1 e r e. fU s e d lo Cl H- e - n cl J- / o w a . n d CL J " ' d w a s no f - W l l l t i l q 1o fa . . l k - f l j m e . Violet's house Gay Groomes ga y : g r o o m e s @ y : a h o o . c o m 47 0 - 2 1 1 1 John & Mary Kaut t e r 20 2 - 8 7 4 0 Cheryl McWilliam s 47 4 - 9 2 0 3 ... . Sharon and Joe Bo y a j i a n Bo y r c h 1 9 @ a o l . c o m I ~ ~ ~ ~ 4 _A / ~ ~ ~ Claire & Tom Holb r o o k Cl a r i n e t 5 8 @ c h a r t e r . n e t 47 3 - 1 5 2 8 Jt J M A ~A -1 t~~ ~ 4 f ~ ~C d c 44 1 - 8 7 9 5 John Pepper 48 1 - 8 8 0 1 17 -.. . ~ ~ / 2 A i --- - - ~ Walt Bethel ac w b e t h e l @ g m a i l . c o m 48 9 - 6 7 3 5 ec . . c -- - Q..- \ · ~P . . - C e " ' ~ '- - : · - - .. . . __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -- - - - - ~t. c-.. m f+rLv h A- ' P l e 1 - 11' \ ~ a b e - l ~3 pJ v .. h oo . Uw . . . to t g-1 3 l. o D S : 7 7 7 7 41 ~ £ / v l \ -Shett..tU1r. G"t.lu , ! ; s r " 8 t f - i Cf '- ( 1 c;·, 11 1-Po.. Ht.-{'_(a r fL 5. t m i f - r ' l - £o C ~ ~ It e m 9 . a . - P a g e 5 0 ADDRESS Signed Mike's 812 Meadow Lark Darren Hill Mary Martin ; ROBIN-,CII~gl_b. ·-. :·~> ._-:-.::· .. :,:+, .. _.:::: .-·: -< .. ;--_:·· -. >: :_;->, ·. -_-·' >":-.. 4.·· 4. :·· ~ ' • ': •• ·: ~ ... ·~ •• •• ·.: ...... :-:_"J:( ~-' .~:~: ::·p. ~,-~~-: ~ /~ .~;: ~~-. : ~~~-~"~. ;:: Z::·;~; 811 Robin Circle Michelle Also listed on AirBnB 812 Robin Circle Ricardo Castellanos Lives directly across street from Michelle and ./ said never knew she was on AirBnB until Mike toltl him. Ricardo told me _it's none of his business what she (and yet he signed) 820 Robin Circle Sue Fowle Handed information to Sue; no comment ./ 828 Robin Circle Linda Knupp No one home; Left under mat ./ 831 Robin Circle Mike Bowers Wouldn't speak 836 Robin Circle Handed information to person; no comment 844 Robin Circle Bill Kilmer No one home; left under mat ./ 851 Robin Circle Arnold Neil No one home; Left under mat ./ 852 Robin Circle No one home; left in door 860 Robin Circle Jim Simmons Said thanks ./ 868 Robin Circle Gene Didn't say anything 876 Robin Circle Judy & Randy Steffans No one home; Left under mat ./ 871 Robin Circle . FOR SALE Didn't stop ./ 884 Robin Circle Betty DePaul Said thank you ./ 891 Robin Circle Susanna Orfman Handed information to person; no comment ./ 892 Robin Circle Kathy Johnson No one home; Left under mat ./ 900 Robin Circle Tom Long talk; he asked many questions. Said he has no problem with it. 909 Robin Circle Shawna & Miles Whitfield No one home; left under mat ./ 916 Robin Circle Tammy No one home; left under mat 931 Robin Circle Handed information to person; no comment 932 Robin Circle Kris Gros Supports me 948 Robin Circle Saitl he's okay with it; told me to go for it 953 Robin Circie Becky & Isaac Mofgosian Supports me 960 Robin Circle Joyce Orafice First time I visited her, she said she had no ./ problem with it; but she signed petition 964 Robin Circle No one home; Left under mat 975 Robin Circle Christopher Handed to person; no comment ./ 996 Robin Circle Audrey Howard & renter Mike's mom; did not stop ./ 997 Robin Circle Mike & Schuylar Howard Did not stop; both signed ./ 1002 Robin Circle Irma Had a long talk with husband. He does not want to get in middle RECEIVED 1005 Robin Circle Gay Groomes Listed on AirBnB .. 1008 Robin Circle John Kauder Notorious neighborhood grump; didn't stop 1-1.1"~ 1 ~ LUI'+ 1016 Robin Circle No one home; Left under mat "''" 1 \JI """''"" I'-' ~I' 0£ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Item 9.a. - Page 51 ... -<1019 Robin Circle 1024 Robin Circle 1032 Robin Circle 1033 Robin Circle 1040 Robin Circle 1047 Robin Circle 1048 Robin Circle 1056 Robin Circle 1061 Robin Circle 1064 Robin Circle 1072 Robin Circle 1080 Robin Circle 1088 Robin Circle 1095 Robin Circle 1096 Robin Circle 775 Cardinal 776 Cardinal Couldn't find house number 788 Cardinal 781 Cardinal 822 Quail Court 828 Quail Court 829 Quail Court 834 Quail Court 835 Quail Court 840 Quail Court 841 Quail Court Sharon & Joe Boyajian Dana Iversen John Pepper Marty FOR SALE Tyler Smith Frank Martin Joe Costello Sherry? Shirley Louanne Burke Walt Bethel Kris Stump FOR SALE Felicia Tom David Miller; told me his name is Mo loueen Hetricke Susie & Bruce Steude Jennifer Zambo \ Adjoins my property and supp ..... J me No one home; left under mat No one home; Left under mat Very nice; said he was in favor Mike's uncle Said he was good with it Didn't stop Said he was happy to get information on the other side No one home; Left under mat No one home; left under mat No one home; left under mat Didn't stop Had a long chat. She is opposed to anyone telling us what we can do in our own homes. No one home; left under mat No one home; left under mat His property adjoins mine and Mike's in the back. He is bothered by Mike's 3 constantly barking dogs. He supports me Handed info to person who was very nice Very nice; handed information to her Didn't stop Had a nice chat. She said she doesn't understand why people are upset. Wants to stay in AirBnBs when she travels and is not opposed; her husband signed Wanted to buy my house. Told me he's not sure where he stands on this issue (and yet he signed Mike's petition). No comment Very nice; her husband signed Doesn't object but said she didn't wantto say that to Mike; her husband signed Friendly; thanked me for information ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ Item 9.a. - Page 52 ( ATTACHMENT 4 Rtv'd L/-8-{~ J+-e.rn I (JJ b l ~ c,(o~ PETITION OPPOSING HOM;STAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD tv\. t c~ Howe ~ residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the kroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Meadowlart< Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court in Arroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupjed residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments In our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of Mayo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. Printed Name: (A u.s:t oT\LG4 · L :-6, .c~S. Address: 9 /S: Kaa c:..J C,L. Phone: fsos= l./.31-03'28 Si~:-J ) Printed Name: ~c,{j~ Address: I () fl> y{lt:~nJCud Phone: (E~) fg(-9; ?6t SlgnabJre:~ ~ Date: ~~ u;j J y; I Date: _____ _ Item 9.a. - Page 53 PETITION OPPOSING HOM;STAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD /Is residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the lvroyo Grande planning commission's • recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Meadowlartc Drive, · Cardinal Court & Quail Court in lvroyo Grande.' We support vacation rentals of non owner occupjed residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel • establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of kroyo Grande to reject the planning commissiqn's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. I. Printed Name: f11;~ P ;: f1/}ft[l N Address: f&J &l'JAcr..!U'JteVC j) f. Phone: [ fp (/ if 7 ? .,-;, ~ ? '2e S~:~?~ Printed Name: ~ a. +-h j \~ D'S$ Address: ~ ~ 1'11 ~ .. eui6'1AJ l...tlv t<. ]dr. Phone: '6 D 5-\.f 81-4 ISl/ Slgnahe: ~t/ Printed Name: :\)o ('\S \ 'n\ r uQ Address: ~ \ S f'C\e_ o..ciOL0\ Q.r ~ \0 P ~;'~ · Phone: ~as-l...l& '1 -S ':l.. <o l Signature~~~ - Date: ~--:U: 2. Q J'( Date: 4-~ {-Ill- Item 9.a. - Page 54 PETITION OPPOSING HOI\ESTAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD N, residents and concern~ citizens, we oppose the lvroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Meadowlark Drive, · Cardinal Court & Quail Court in Arroyo Grande. We ~upport vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel • establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of lvroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. Printed Name:1)A\\\~ 2 Addr-eSs: Y:l4 D.AA~ £..... lb&t"\ Phone:Ths-)-3~ -/fl>'DV ~nabn/)P --· Item 9.a. - Page 55 PETITION OPPOSING HOM=STAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ftts residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the Nroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to aDow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, IVeadowlark Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court in Mayo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of kroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to aUow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. l'rin1M Name: 56 ~ lbJ f1kL-£1J Address: ~12j &w; I c+ · Phone: t{~l -455~ Signature: ~ uj~ f\z/ Printed Name: A rt l [ t;_ L.t 6 C Address: '\ '-!Lf l "i 6 :z, <. C Phone: <t' or 7 o ~ ls2.s- Signature: :f:.=J---- Date: 22 A"" ;zt Date: J / l ~ / I Y I , Item 9.a. - Page 56 PETITION OPPOSING HOPJESTAY'S IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD k!. residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the Arroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestay's In our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Meadowlark Drive, · Cardinal Court & Quail Court in Arroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the .City Council of Arroyo Grande to reject the planning cOmmission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. Pmrted~e: ~~ Q~ Ot~ Address: ~J Co §(~\$'X\ (2;, '(""' Phone:'i~ Cf-1[ A.)- 5~: ~01W= Date3 -Q.iK I L} Phone: Phone: ~:~ Date: :5,.. 2 Z--/ jL Item 9.a. - Page 57 ( PETITION OPPOSING HOMESTAY'S IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD N; residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the lvroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestays in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Meadowlar1< Drive, . Cardinal Court & Quail Court in kroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owoer QCCUpjed residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel es1abllshments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our . . city. We respectfully urge the City CouncH of lvToyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. Printed Name: ~f.?.y Zw/ou hidress: &'-Jf QUAi/ (!/ . Phone: {,ft{ 3 3 J .,fiJ 7 Slphne: ~·-v. ~ PrintedName: ~b~ J/6--/'- Address: ~s-J fJ.l>=j3J )1.) of ~c~ Phone: 2 0~ -L.{J1--v ) "f 4 7 _, Signature: ~ ~ Date: '5/ ;;u>) I '1 PrlntedName: JW\~!NVI1>r{2 Address:~ ~V'U\~ Item 9.a. - Page 58 \ \ .. ----..,. PETITION oppoSING HOY=STAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD /Js residents and concerned citizens, we appose the Nroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to aUow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, IVeadowlark Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court in lvroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of kroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to aUow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. Printed Name: Nlll\/-~ kJt--hTfH)W Address: q o 9 R·oa, N CJ «-. PhOne: S ~q -711-Y I 0 I r l , ;. ,-'t::fd-r Slgnalu .. :.../Y~ .·. {, '-F] Printed Name: g ~ £c}fh fF I Fl.-;? Address: 9ll? Ro~1 rJ fJIZ ·,p ·; lJ ,.-Phone: U Pf <~ l Cl-2 () J Signature: _______________ Date: ,p s) fj Printed Name: J Q A " I~,P,f e I<, Address: / tJ tl ? t< tJ JJJ N C I /2. Phone: ct.r 'It 1 "II SJgnature:.~-HZL:.£L.J.~~gt:s.---------Date: Item 9.a. - Page 59 PETITION OPPOSING HO~STAY'S IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD k, residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the Alroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Mead~art< Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court In lvroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our citY. We respectfully urge the City Council of lvroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. \\ bWA(.\..? c"Q.."LE: Phone: _ __...S~:o~S.-----a.:c.;;::\.-...;..'=\~-_.....\ ..:.' _.A-.::.9...;;......-.- Signature:.~~~~· .-.;j,~~~,-\~~;z,r.J~tr-----Date: -1_, \ ~ t) \ ''"\ Printed Nam~ ;:fo~ t-f b M £Y\ IA.e.\.l. Address: ~31 M.etAJ..ow \axt. J)y · Phone: <2\?6-4Y I ,.. ji~J_ Sl~-d Date: 3/ ~/)I I~ ·__;::...1+--,r~- Item 9.a. - Page 60 PETITION OPPOSING HO~STAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD h. residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the Mayo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, IVeadowlai'X Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court in IYroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occugjed residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of lvroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. · Printed Name: iL.SciU14 (;t ~ Address: mr~ 4iJ._ Phone: If 11f, 'f tet Signature:. ___ }'-'VMe.M::ioal~~~.-=~ftdJIG~Ir..:.IC_.,~-----Date: 1 U f Printed Name: ~M kh roe b Address: B"l (, Rob\ .. ~ ~·(C.,\ 'L Phone: tf~l::Sd..oo Signature: ~ .. ;. S>a...\.. . 9· - Printed Name: /J L 1c ~ ~ f' -f e" k • Address: r '(v .,.J t t Phone: 'l~t ... rtr M'/1 Signature: ~-k Item 9.a. - Page 61 ,····-•. , PETDJON oppOSING HOY:STAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD N. residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the Nroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to aUow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, MeadowlarK Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court in lvroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary altemati\le for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of lvroyo Grande to reject the ptanning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. PrintedName: ) AN('.. J.:.1~~ Address: I~ ~ 3 f<.o IJ r .,.; Q ' r't , A . G-CA '1 ~ '-1 LO ·i ------------~------------~~~----+-----~~-- ' Phone: t_es--'l 8o,=wp Signature: p):::: ~~ - Printed Name: 7'jl~/ 51'-t.r+J-.. Address: /ObI fZ.o/,,;, ~lrck Date: Item 9.a. - Page 62 ..... P~IIION OPPQSING HOIIESJAY'Iii IN OUR NEIQHB~I:IOQC As residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the /Vroyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Meadowfari< Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court in /Vroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfuUy urge the City Council of /Vroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. PrimedNarne:. __ ~~~~~~r-~~)rl~~~·~~~w~~~&~P~----~'-,~----------------- ~s:. _______ ~{~r~'-----~~~o~b~t~n~C~~-'-------............... __ ............... ~>~----------- </-f9-/~~ Date: :i ~'-Phone: Signature: Printed Name:_S~r~h.-.LA.wtj+~\ ~~. /~. ---+H .... 0-..."='~9.-Var~ --------- hldress:. _________ Cf"-1+-T+---AlZ~a~lu~·11-~C:::oo~-i!.-ki'£.;.L...,;/t....__ ___ _ PvaLA c Mart,,~ Printed Name: ___________________ r __ '--------------------- Address: ___ __;_r 0_1 .:::::::2:___..:..1<~o~b:..:.'.;..:""__;_C~';.......::cJ~e------------------ Phone: SO?" 'f7 I -j3 39 Signature:._---c.:~~~:....---------Date: ~/ ':l3/l't Item 9.a. - Page 63 PETITION OPPOSING HOY:STAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD As residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the kroyo Grande planning commission's ·recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, IVeadowlari< Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court iri lvroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city . We respectfully urge the City Council of hroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to aUow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. Printed Name: K ,....\:h:J }o hn ':)On Address: f,4'-\ ?-= ~b..t .,-, ~ ~ d~ Phone: 'i 1 '-l-'-l ~ Ll ~ Signature: (..~~ .._..,. Date: 3/::Z.0/1'-J Pri~ Name:'f(,C~Y"dD C.et:~~f/ta noS Address: 81.2= 'O~Jb,·, Ctk=ele A !Ca'oyo 6 vaNe Item 9.a. - Page 64 PETITION OPPOSING HOI\ESTAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD As residents and concerned citizens, we oppose the Moyo Grande planning commission's recent decision to allow homestay's in our neighborhood on Robin Circle, Meadowfar1< Drive, Cardinal Court & Quail Court in kroyo Grande. We support vacation rentals of non owner occupied residences as a secondary alternative for lodging outside of the typical hotel motel establishments in our city. Homestay's however are not a good fit for our neighborhood or our city. We respectfully urge the City Council of hroyo Grande to reject the planning commission's recommendation to allow this type of transient lodging into our neighborhood and City. Printed Name: /kNE7!i JiAJ ft I/ S Address: 259 /1UJ.l»lfJL/I/tA M/vf: !}(jedj~· b<lz&'.))'£ I Address: 0 Phone: fa 'f; -' '7P 1-'l/f s-fJ , s~~~ Date: ~ _. '7 -!f Printed Name: _____________________ _ Address: --------------------------------- Phone: _____________ __ Signature: _________________ Date: _____ _ Item 9.a. - Page 65 Vacation Rental and Homestay Ordinance n Matt Downing 15 points Apr 15,2014 The City of Arroyo Grande is proposing regulations for which we would like your feedback. The Planning Commission has recommended to the City Council the regulation of vacation rentals (non owner-occupied structure being rented for less than 30 days) and homestays e.g. AirBNB (owner-occupied dwelling unit where a maximum of 2 short-term lodging rooms are provided for compensation). The proposal is to allow these uses in residential and certain commercial zoning districts in the City, subject to approval of an administrati\€ land use permit, issuance of a City Business License, and payment of Transient Occupancy Tax. How would you like to see the City address these types of uses within Arroyo Grande, and why? The proposed ordinance can be found at http://www. arroyogrande. org/DocumentCenter!View/ 1590 The most recent Planning Commission staff report can be found at http:/ /www.arroyogrande. org/ AgendaCenter/ViewFile/ltem/631 ?filel0=3851 vacation rental 11 homestay j1 transient occupancy tax 11 Discussion friJ GG in AG 5 points Thank you to Theresa and Matt for your time, effort and expertise into this issue. I attended the open community meeting today and appreciate the people who took the time and interest to attend. I belie\€ the current proposed amendment change before City Council was well thought out and adequately addresses current and potential future issues. Today, an additional consideration of limiting the number of homestay/vacation rentals was aired. As a current homestay host, I do not object to this idea if the City belie\€s it is in their best interest. I am confident the City will consider all sides and finalize a code amendment that both protects our neighborhoods and promotes AG as the beautiful destination it is. Thank you. rv1ay 1. 2014 12:49 Pl'v1 1 Rag as Inappropriate ATTACHMENT 5 Item 9.a. - Page 66