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 That Program, Including Expanding Applicability To The Entire City And Discontinuing Issuance Of Conditional Licenses.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: The Approval of the Attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
During First Reading several changes and clarifications were requested. Since then staff has met with the interested public, including residents and the Realtor Association, to better understand their concerns and determine the appropriate way of addressing their concerns.
Staff has either incorporated the Commissions' and publics' changes or met with them to clarify why the change was not incorporated. In general, changes to the Ordinance between First and Second Reading include:
Removed the term Conditional License:
-New geographic area has until April 1st to register with the City and is allowed to operate in good faith until license is issued. No extensions.
-Existing geographic area has until March 1st to comply with the new requirements including posting of new information required, noise machine, etc.
(Staggered implementation dates allow for public outreach and fair realistic enforcement)
City Application:
-Added a section indicating the maximum number of occupants.
-Acknowledge that noise detection device data shall be retained for 180 days and made available to the City upon request, and place a sign stating there is a noise device and the property is subject to the noise ordinance.
-Acknowledge that the lease shall identify, by name, all occupants and include a copy of the ordinance in the lease.
-A certificate of insurance demonstrating insurance coverage to cover liability for injury or harm to occupants and other invitees, etc.
Duration of License and Inspections:
-Annual renewal inspection is required and if insp...
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