Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 119 Of The Code Of Ordinance Entitled "Vacation Rental License Program"; Amending Various Provisions Of The Program, Including Detailing Additional Requirements Regarding Vacation Rental License Applications, Standards, Inspections, Compliance; Removing Outdated Provisions.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: The Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
SECOND READING:
First reading occurred on August 30, 2023. No changes are included at this time. An update will be provided at the public hearing.
FIRST READING:
Chapter 119 of the Code of Ordinances establishes procedures and regulations for the City's Vacation Rentals. The rental of single-family homes, commonly known as Vacation Rentals, has become an increasingly popular way of lodging. Prior to this trend, travelers commonly stayed overnight in hotels and motels. The majority of hotels and motels are usually located outside of residential neighborhoods. As such, there is generally a known and anticipated dynamic impact that may affect adjacent properties. Additionally, unlike vacation rental properties, hotels and motels have onsite management to immediately address any concerns.
These ancillary impacts are something stable residential communities have struggled with for some time, causing a deterioration in their quality of life. Ancillary impacts include, but are not limited to, parking, trash, noise, over occupancy and non-permitted renovations. The City previously adopted/amended regulations for Vacation Rentals.
Florida statutes preempt to the State any regulation of Vacation Rentals that prohibits Vacation Rentals or regulates the frequency or duration of rental of Vacation Rentals. The City's Code is intended to address the negative impacts Vacation Rentals have on residential communities to the greatest extent that is practical.
Vacation Rentals are general...
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