BEAUMONT
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BEAUMONT PLANNING DEPT.
550 E. 6th Street
Phone (951) 769-8518
BeaumontCa.gov/Planning
HOME OCCUPATION
APPLICATION
17.11.110 HOME OCCUPATIONS. The purpose of this Section is to provide for the conduct of home occupations/home-based businesses in residential zones or buildings in such a manner as to be compatible with, and not disruptive to, residential neighborhoods.
The use shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use of a residential dwelling as a dwelling.
A. USES PERMITTED. The following uses or similar uses shall be considered as home -based businesses provided that such uses comply with the criteria stated in this Section:
1. Professional office occupation whose principal product is information, management or design, including but not limited to accounting, architecture, artist/talent management and promotion, brokerage, business/financial management, computer programming and software development, credit/financial counseling, drafting and illustration, engineering, fashion design, interior decoration and design, legal services, marketing and advertising, property management, and writing and editing. The primary means of contact must be by phone, mail, or other electronic form of communication. Professional office activity does not include research requiring the use of hazardous materials and equipment. Professional office activity does not include a medical office.
2. A secondary office for a business in which the principal office, staff and equipment are located elsewhere.
3. The home office of a salesman, wherein all sales are conducted by telephone or by correspondence and wherein there are no displays or related commodities on premises.
4. Any legal use customarily conducted entirely within a residential dwelling.
5. The home office of a service business where not more than one (1) 2,000 pound (1 ton) or smaller vehicle used in conjunction with the home -based business is kept on the subject property.
6. Sales of produce (fruit or vegetables) grown on the subject property.
7. Cottage food operations, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 113758, shall be a permitted home -based business provided it complies with all applicable provisions of this Section and under the California Health and Safety Code, as it may be amended.
B. CONDITIONS. Home -based businesses may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Section, subject to the following conditions.
1. Employment shall be limited to residents of the dwelling only.
2. Material or equipment used in connection with such home -based businesses shall be limited to that normally found in a dwelling and recognized as being part of the normal uses and practices in the zone in which the use is a part.
3. There shall be no direct sales of products or merchandise from the dwelling, except for produce (fruit or vegetables) grown on the subject property or otherwise as authorized by this Section.
4. Produce and sales may be permitted subject to sales being limited to three (3) days per week. No structure or stand of a permanent nature shall be erected on the subject property.
5. Customers or clientele shall not be permitted to visit/enter the dwelling in connection with the home - based business. However, incidental uses such as music lessons, tutoring, and the sale of produce may be permitted if the intensity of such use is approved by the Community Development Director.
6. No more than one (1) room of the dwelling shall be used for the home -based business. Use of the garage for the home -based business may be permitted if such use does not obstruct required parking.
7. No alteration of any kind will be allowed to the principal building which changes its residential character.
This includes, but is not limited to, the enlargement of public utility services or the installation of special equipment attached to walls, floor or ceilings.
8. The home -based business use shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that normal/customary to the zone in which it is located.
9. The home -based business shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for delivery of materials to or from the premises.
10. Materials or supplies shall not be stored indoors or outdoors for purposes other than those permitted in the zone.
11. The home -based business shall not involve the display of signs or advertising devices on the premises except one unlighted sign, not more than two square feet in area, may be posted on temporary produce displays
12. A valid business license from the City shall be obtained each year and shall be posted on any temporary produce displays.
13. The activities of the home -based business shall not be conducted in a manner that negatively impacts the residential area. Such determination of the City may include, but not be limited to, consideration of color of the building, construction, lighting, signs, sounds, noises and vibrations.
14. All operations of such home -based business shall be conducted so as to prevent the emanation of any dust, gas, smoke, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, or electrical disturbances which are or may be detrimental to the welfare of the occupants of surrounding properties.
BEAUMONT
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BEAUMONT PLANNING DEPT.
550 E. 6th Street
Phone (951) 769-8518
BeaumontCa.gov/Planning
HOME OCCUPATION
APPLICATION
15. No accessory building or space outside of the principal building shall be used for the home -based business other than the growing of produce. No outdoor storage, including the storage or parking of vehicles associated with the home -based business, shall be permitted.
16. The following requirements shall also apply to cottage food occupations:
i. The permit applicant shall be the individual who conducts the cottage food operation from his or her private residential dwelling and is the owner of the cottage food operation. The permit shall not be transferable to another operator nor transferable to another site. ii. The cottage food operation shall be registered or permitted as a "Class A" or "Class B" operation by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health in accordance with Section 114365 of the California Health and Safety Code. Cottage food operations shall comply with all California Health and Safety Code requirements.
iii. Any applicant for a permit under this Section shall provide to the City, as part of the home -based business application: (1) a copy of the operation's registration or permit to operate as a "Class A" or "Class B" operation, as required under Health and Safety Code Section 114365, and (2) a copy of the self -certification checklist submitted to and approved by the County. iv. The permit shall be granted if the application is complete and the cottage food operation complies with the requirements set forth in this Section, and all other code sections regarding spacing and concentration, traffic control, parking, and noise control. v. A permit issued under this Section may be revoked for any violation of this Section or of Section 114365 et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code. vi. The City may, for inspection purposes, access the permitted area of a private home where a cottage food operation is located if the City has, on the basis of a consumer complaint, reason to suspect that adulterated or otherwise unsafe food has been produced by the cottage food operation, or that the cottage food operation has violated this Section and/or California Health and Safety Code Section 114365 et seq.
vii. Gross annual sales shall not exceed the amount specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 113758.
17. A home occupation shall be subject to any additional condition or requirement, which may be imposed by the Commission or Council.
C. APPLICATIONS. Applications to have a home -based business shall be made to the Community Development Director, accompanied by the filing fee set forth in the fee schedule, and shall include such information and documentation as may be required to complete an Home Occupation Permit. The applicant shall be the operator of the home - based business and shall be a resident of the dwelling in which the home -based business is located. Information shall be provided to ensure that the proposed home -based business complies with the requirements of this Section. Additional information necessary to make the findings required for approval may be required by the City. The permit may include specific conditions and restrictions necessary to make the use compatible with a residential setting.
D. EXEMPTIONS. Activities exempt from the home -based business requirements include temporary sales stands with nominal sales such as children's lemonade stands and hostess parties, not more than three in any twelve-month period. No structure or stand of a permanent nature shall be erected onsite for these exempt sales requirements, which may be imposed by the Commission or Council.
CITY OF BEAUMONT
BEAUMONT
-C A L I F O R N I A -
550 East 6th Street, Beaumont, California 92223
Attn: Business License Coordinator • (951) 769-8520
[email protected]
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
BOTH SIDES OF THIS APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.
This application is not a permit to do business. The provisions of the City of Beaumont, Business License Ordinance #333, provides for penalties for lateness in applying for and renewing business licenses. All license taxes are due and payable on or before July 1' of each fiscal year. Failure to comply with the provisions of the City of Beaumont, Business License Ordinance, may result in the issuance of a citation.
Business Name
Business Address
City State, Zip
Mailing Address
City State, Zip
Business Phone
Start Date
. OFFICIAL USE ONLY.
Flame as above
LICENSE FEE $
RECEIPT NO.
DATE PAID _
CHECK #
INITIALS
❑ CASH
License Reviewed & Approved by:
Description of Business
Bus. Fax
Ownership: I Corporation nLtd Liability CorpuSole Proprietor Partnership State Lic. No. I Exp: Workers' Comp No.
Social Security No. Or Federal ID No.
Email Address
Trust
Exp:
Building
Fire
Planning
Sewer
WW
Refuse
Health Permit No.
Water Account No.
Sewer Account No.
\ If you do not have Worker's Compensation, please see back of form CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION - Enter below names of Owners, Partners, or Corporate Officers Owner Name
Home Address
City
Owner Name
Home Address
City
Title
State Zip
Phone J
Cell Phone ( )
Title Phone ( )
Cell Phone ( )
State Zip
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION - In case of emergency, please contact:
Name
Address
City
Title
State Zip
Phone ( J
Cell Phone ( )
ALARM COMPANY
Name Phone
Address License No
Class 1
*Estimated Gross Receipts
Class 3
*No. of Professionals
*No. of Sub -Professionals
*No. of Clerical
Class 4
*License Type
*No. of Employees
*see back for applicable fees
Administration Fee
License Fees
Effective 01/01/2018
due to AB 1379*
Total Amount Due
80.00 $
$
4.00 I declare, under penalty of perjury, that this application has been examined by me, and to the best of my knowledge is true and correct.
Signature
Title Date
Print Name
Thank you for doing business in the City of Beaumont
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
"I certify that in the performance of work for which this license subject to the Workers Compensation Laws of California. Note:
subject to the Worker's Compensation provisions of the California Section 3700 or your license immediately becomes revoked".
WAIVER
is issued I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become If after signing this certificate, you hire any employee, you become Labor Code, and you must immediately comply with the provisions of Date
Signature Print Name
FEE SUMMARY
Class I. includes: All persons engaged in the business of selling at wholesale or retail, any goods, wares, or merchandise. All persons engaged in providing personal services, such as but not limited to: mechanical, landscape, cleaning, general services, food service, etc.
Gross Receipts: Shall include the total amount of the sales price of all sales and the total amount charged or received for the performance of any act, service or employment, or whatever nature it may be, for which a charge is made or credit allowed, whether or not such act, service or employment is done as a part of or in connection with the sales of materials, goods, or merchandise, or the rendering of personal services. Included in gross receipts, shall be all receipts, cash, credits, and any property of any kind of nature, without any deduction there from, on account of the cost of the property sold, cost of materials used, labor services costs, interest paid or payable, or losses, or other expenses whatsoever, and receipts attributable to selling activities, or personnel services with the city.
Excluded shall be: Cash discounts allowed and taken on sales, credit allowed on property accepted as part of the purchase price, and which property may later be sold, any tax required by law to be included to or added to the purchase price and collected from the consumer or purchase.
Gross Receipts License Fee Gross Receipts License Fee
Under $ 50,000 $ 60.00 1,400,001-1,500,000 $336.00
50,001- 60,000 $ 62.00 1,500,001-1,600,000 $349.00
60,001-70,000 $ 64.00 1,600,0011,700,000 $362.00
70,001-80,000 $ 66.00 1,700,001-1,800,000 $375.00
80,001-90,000 $ 68.00 1,800,001-1,900,000 $388.00
90,001-100,000 $ 70.00 1,900,001-2,000,000 $400.00
100,001-120,000 $ 74.00 2,000,001-2,200,000 $420.00
120,001- 140,000 $ 78.00 2,200,001-2,400,000 $440.00
140,001- 160,000 $ 82.00 2,400,001-2,600,000 $460.00
160,001-180,000 $ 86.00 2,600,001-2,800,000 $480.00
180,001-200,000 $ 90.00 2,800,001-3,000,000 $500.00
200,001- 225,000 $ 95.00 3,000,001-3,200,000 $520.00
225,001-250,000 $100.00 3,200,001-3,400,000 $540.00
250,001-275,000 $105.00 3,400,001-3,600,000 $560.00
275,001- 300,000 $110.00 3,600,001-3,800,000 $580.00
300,001-325,000 $115.00 3,800,001-4,000,000 $600.00
325,001-350,000 $120.00 Over 4,000,000
350,001- 375,000 $125.00 +$10/each $100,000 of gross receipts 375,001-400,000 $130.00
400,001- 425,000 $135.00
425,001- 450,000 $140.00
475,001-500,000 $150.00
475,001-500,000 $150.00
500,001-550,000 $160.00
550,001-600,000 $170.00
600,001-650,000 $180.00
650,001- 700,000 $190.00
700,001- 750,000 $200.00
750,001-800,000 $210.00
800,001-850,000 $220.00
850,001-900,000 $230.00
900,001-950,000 $240.00
950,001- 1,000,000 $250.00
1,000,001- 1,050,000 $260.00
1,050,001- 1,100,000 $270.00
1,100,001- 1,150,000 $280.00
1,150,001- 1,200,000 $290.00
1,200,001-1,250,000 $300.00
1,250,001-1,300,000 $310.00
1,300,001- 1,400,000 $323.00
Class 3 includes: All professional business, corporations, professional groups or the like, but not limited thereto: accountants, architects, attorneys, beauticians, doctors, draftsmen, morticians, real estate agents, therapists, etc.
Professional: $75.00 each
Sub -Professional: $10.00 each
Clerical: $ 4.00 each
Class 4 includes: Any and all contractors. Fees for employees are those who function on the job within the city limits and are computed for the maximum on the job, at any given point of time. Note: failure to report your maximum number of employees will result in the penalty payment, double the correct amount.
Table A + Table B = Amount Due
Table A
General Engineering Contractor A $125.00
General Building Contractor B-1 85.00
Boiler, Hot water, Heater, Steam Filter C-4 50.00
Cabinet and Mi11 Work C-6 50.00
Cement and Concrete C-8 75.00
Drywall C-9 50.00
Electric (General) C-10 75.00
Electrical Sign C-45 50.00
Elevator Installation C-11 50.00
Excavating, Grading, Trenching, Paving, Surfacing C-12 75.00 Fencing C-13 50.00
Fire Protection Engineering C-16 50.00
Flooring (Wood) C-15 50.00
Glazing C-17 50.00
Housing and Building Moving C-21 75.00
Insulation C-2 50.00
Landscaping C-27 50.00
Lathing C-26 50.00
Masonry C-29 50.00
Ornamental Metals C-23 50.00
Painting, Decorating C-33 50.00
Plastering C-35 75.00
Plumbing C-36 75.00
Refrigeration C-38 75.00
Roofing C-39 75.00
Sewer, Sewage, Disposal drains, cement, pipe laying C-42 50.00 Steel reinforcing C-50 50.00
Steel Structural C-51 75.00
Structural Pest Control C-22 50.00
Swimming Pool C-53 50.00
Tile (Ceramic/Mosaic) C-54 50.00
Warm -Air Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning C-20 50.00 Welding C-60 50.00
We11 Drilling C-57 50.00
Classified Specialist C-61 50.00
Table B
Employee Fee Schedule
1 to 2 $ 10.00
3 to 6 $ 30.00
7 to 10 $ 50.00
11 to 14 $ 70.00
15 to 20 $100.00
21 to 30 $125.00
Class 2 includes: All persons engaged in the business under the following business titles, but not limited thereto: hotels/motels, storage, buildings, mini storages, storage spaces, nursing homes, hospital, convalescent homes etc.
Base Fee plus No. of Spaces = Amount Due
Base Fee:
20 units/beds or less $50.00
21 units/beds or more $100.00
No. ofunits/beds/storage spaces $1.00 each
FEE SUMMARY
Class 5 includes: Manufactures, cabinet shops, machine shops, canneries, processors, assemblers, etc.
Base Fee
1 to 2 Employees
3 to 6 Employees
7 to 10 Employees
11 to 14 Employees
15 to 20 Employees
21 to 30 Employees
31 to 40 Employees
41 to 50 Employees
51 plus Employees $400.00 per year
PLUS $7.50 for each employee over 50 in number
$75.00 per year
$20.00 per year
$60.00 per year
$100.00 per year
$140.00 per year
$200.00 per year
$240.00 per year
$300.00 per year
$400.00 per year
NOTE: Three (3) part-time employees (working no more that twenty-five (25) hours each per week) shall equal one (1) full-time employee Class 6 includes: Delivery, trucking transportation of goods and/or materials for the purpose of resale and/or use by wholesale or manufacturer.
Combined Mfg. Weight
0 to 5,000
5,001 to 9,000
9,001 to 13,000
13,001 to 17,000
17,001 and over
Fees Per Truck Route
$ 36.00 per year
$ 48.00 per year
$ 72.00 per year
$ 86.00 per year
$ 100.00 per year
Gross Receipts: Shall include the total amount of the sales price of all sales and total amount charged or relieved for the performance of any act, service or employment, or whatever nature it may be, for which a charge is made or credit allowed, whether or not such act, service or employment is done as part of or in conjunction with the sales of materials, goods, or merchandise, or the rendering of personal services. Included in gross receipts, shall be all receipts, cash, credits, and any property of any kind of nature, without any deduction therefrom, on account of the cost of the property sold, cost of materials used, labor services cost, interest paid or payable, or losses, or other expenses whatsoever, and receipts attributable to selling activities, or personnel services with the city.
Excluded shall be: Cash discounts allowed and taken on sales, credit allowed on property accepted as part of the purchase price, and which property may later be sold, any tax required by law to be included to or added to the purchase price and collected from the consumer or purchase.
Class 7 Includes: Rental, leasing, and operating
laundry equipment.
Annual Gross
Receipts
$0 to $50,000
$50,001 to $60,000
$60,001 to $70,000
$70,001 to $80,000
$1.00 per thousand, far all excess of $80,000
Actual License Fee
$ 60.00 annually
$ 70.00 annually
$ 80.00 annually
$ 90.00 annually
Class 8 Includes: Vending Machines dispensing
tangible personal property.
Annual Gross
Receipts
$0 to $2,500
$2,501 to $5,000
$5,001 to $10,000
$15,001 to $20,000
$ 20,001 and up
Actual License Fee
$ 60.00 annually
$ 70.00 annually
$ 80.00 annually
$ 90.00 annually
$ 100.00 annually
Class 10 Includes: Home Occupations
Class 11 Includes:
Class 12 Includes: Tax Exempt
Class 13 Includes: $10.00 per person, per day
Class 14 Includes: Soliciting Company
Fee: $75.00 annually
All out of town — except contractors Fee: $72.00 annually Fee: $100.00 annually
Class 9 Includes but is not limited to: Vending
Machines dispensing intangible items such as
music, pinball machines, games of skill etc.
Annual Gross
Receipts
$0 to $2,500
$2,501 to $5,000
$5,001 to $10,000
$10,001 to $15,000
$15,001 to $20,000
$20,001 to $25,000
$25,001 to $30,000
$30,001 to $35,000
$35,001 to $40,000
$40,001 to $50,000
Actual License Fee
$ 45.00 annually
$ 75.00 annually
$ 90.00 annually
$ 105.00 annually
$ 120.00 annually
$ 135.00 annually
$ 150.00 annually
$ 165.00 annually
$ 180.00 annually
$ 210.00 annually
$1.00 per thousand ($1,000) for all excess of
$50,000
*SB 1186
Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access law is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:
• The Division of the State Architect at www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/home.aspx • The Department of Rehabilitation at www.rehab.cahwnet.gov • The California Commission on Disability Access at www.ccda.ca.gov
DISABILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR BUSINESS LICENSES AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:
DEPARTMENT OF
GENERALSERVICES,
Division of the State
Architect, CASp Program
www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa
www.dgs.ca.gov/casp
DEPARTMENT OF
REHABILITATION
Disability Access Services
www.dor.ca.gov
www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
disabilityaccessinfo
CERTIFIED ACCESS SPECIALIST INSPECTION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF
GENERALSERVICES,
California Commission on
Disability Access
www.ccda.ca.gov
www.ccda.ca.gov/resourc
es -menu/
Compliance with state and federal construction -related accessibility standards ensures that public places are accessible and available to individuals with disabilities. Whether your business is moving into a newly constructed facility or you are planning an alteration to your current facility, by engaging the services of a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) early in this process you will benefit from the advantages of compliance and under the Construction -Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act (CRASCA, Civil Code 55.51-
55.545), also benefit from legal protections.
Although your new facility may have already been permitted and approved by the building department, it is important to obtain CASp inspection services after your move -in because unintended access barriers and violations can be created, for example, placing your furniture and equipment in areas required to be maintained clear of obstructions. For planned alterations, a CASp can provide plan review of your improvement plans and an access compliance evaluation of the public accommodation areas of your facility that may not be part of the alteration.
A CASp is a professional who has been certified by the State of California to have specialized knowledge regarding the applicability of accessibility standards. CASp inspection reports prepared according to CRASCA entitle business and facility owners to specific legal benefits, in the event that a construction -related accessibility claim is filed against them.
To find a CASp, visit www.apps2.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/casp/casp certified Iist.aspx. (Issued 12-28-18)
DISABILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT TAX CREDITS, TAX DEDUCTIONS AND FINANCING
State and federal programs to assist businesses with access compliance and access expenditures are available:
Disabled Access Credit for Eligible Small Businesses
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT —Internal Revenue Code Section 44 provides a federal tax credit for small businesses that incur expenditures for the purpose of providing access to persons with disabilities. For more information, refer to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 8826:
Disabled Access Credit at www.irs.gov .
STATE TAX CREDIT —Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17053.42 and 23642 provide a state tax credit similar to the federal Disabled Access Credit, with exceptions. For more information, refer to Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Form 3548: Disabled Access Credit for Eligible Small Businesses at www.ftb.ca.gov .
Architectural and Transportation Barrier Removal Deduction FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTION —Internal Revenue Code Section 190 allows businesses of all sizes to claim an annual deduction for qualified expenses incurred to remove physical, structural and transportation barriers for persons with disabilities. For more information, refer to IRS Publication 535: Business Expenses at www.irs.gov .
California Capital Access Financing Program
STATE FINANCE OPTION —The California Capital Access Program (CaICAP) Americans with Disabilities Act (CaICAP/ADA) financing program assists small businesses with financing the costs to alter or retrofit existing small business facilities to comply with the requirements of the federal ADA. Learn more at www.treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap/ .
FEDERAL AND STATE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON ACCESSIBILITY
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) —The ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and requires all public accommodations and commercial facilities to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Learn more at www.ada.gov .
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)—The CBC contains the construction -related accessibility provisions that are the standards for compliant construction. A facility's compliance is based on the version of the CBC in place at the time of construction or alteration. Learn more at www.bsc.ca.gov .
(Issued 12-28-18)
BAUME ONT
-C A L I F O R N I A
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Carole Kendrick, Interim Community Development Director Darron Usher, Principal Management Analyst
DATE March 4, 2025
SUBJECT: PLAN 2025-0182 Short -Term Rentals in the City of Beaumont Description Discuss the option of adopting an ordinance for regulating short term rental properties within the City of Beaumont.
Background and Analysis:
Short-term rentals (STRs), defined as residential properties rented for fewer than 30 days, have grown in popularity nationwide through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. In 2023, the Beaumont City Council discussed STR regulations but did not take formal action to adopt an ordinance.
At the state level, the California Legislature has attempted to regulate STRs, most notably through SB 584, which sought to establish a uniform statewide tax framework.
However, the bill failed to advance in the Assembly, leaving STR regulation and taxation to local governments. This allows cities like Beaumont to develop policies that align with community priorities.
While STRs can boost tourism and provide homeowners with supplemental income, they also present challenges, such as impacts on housing availability, neighborhood cohesion, and enforcement of noise, parking, and occupancy rules. Additionally, without proper oversight, STRs may operate without contributing transient occupancy taxes (TOT), which are typically required for similar hospitality services.
Currently, Beaumont has no ordinance explicitly allowing or prohibiting STRs. If the City Council chooses to permit them, staff will incorporate an ordinance into the ongoing Zoning Code Update within Chapter 17 of the Beaumont Municipal Code.
As part of the Zoning Code Update, STRs will be addressed in the permitted land uses table, identifying the appropriate path for approval and regulations if the Council directs staff to initiate an ordinance addressing development standards for STRs. The
administrative draft of the Zoning Code will be discussed at a City Council workshop on March 13, 2025.
A registration process would have to be established to provide STR enforcement within the City. This could be done with software or the use of a consultant.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact of allowing short-term rentals (STRs) in Beaumont will depend on factors such as the number of active rentals, transient occupancy tax (TOT) rates, and enforcement measures.
Staff research indicates that over 40 STRs are currently listed in the City. With an average booking rate of 197 nights per year and a nightly rate of $65—$70, the City could generate approximately $55,000 annually in additional TOT revenue at the current tax rate of 10%. If any additional taxes or fees are imposed on STRs, a measure may need to be taken to the ballot in November 2026.
Operating an STR program would cost an estimated $15,000-$35,000 per year, depending on whether the City manages enforcement internally using software or contracts with a consultant. Additionally, establishing an ordinance would likely lead to a significant increase in code enforcement cases and citations.
The cost of preparing this staff report is estimated to be $300.
Recommended Action:
Provide staff with directions on short-term rentals in the City of Beaumont.
BAUME ONT
-c A L I F O R N I A
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Carole Kendrick, Interim Community Development Director Darron Usher, Principal Management Analyst
DATE February 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Discussion on a Temporary Moratorium or Suspension on the Requirements of Beaumont Municipal Code (BMC) 17.11.050: Off -site Improvements
Description Discuss options, moratorium or suspension, for BMC 17.11.050: Off -site Improvements and provide staff direction on which option to take.
Background and Analysis:
BMC Section 17.11.050 establishes the requirements for off -site improvements associated with new construction, expansions, or additions to existing structures. These improvements include installing curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other infrastructure adjacent to the property.
Currently, residential property owners constructing accessory structures —such as patios and garages —must comply with these off -site improvement requirements. This can create significant financial and logistical challenges for homeowners. To address this issue, staff proposes a temporary moratorium on enforcing these requirements for residential accessory structures. This moratorium would provide relief to affected homeowners while allowing staff to evaluate potential amendments to the code. A recent case highlights the impact of the current requirements.
Case Study
A property owner applied for a Residential Administrative Plot Plan to construct a garage at the rear of their property. The proposed garage exceeded both the 300 - square -foot threshold and the 25% size limit relative to the main structure. To comply with regulations, the applicant modified the project to include an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). However, under state law, only the ADU's living space is exempt from the City's off -site improvement requirements. As a result, the applicant is still required to:
• Underground existing overhead utilities along the entire property frontage, • Install a sidewalk along the full length of the property's front lot line, and
• Perform a half -width milling and overlay on Orange Avenue to a depth of 0.2 feet.
To prevent similar undue burdens on residential homeowners, staff proposes one of two options to allow Council time to provide direction to staff to address this current issue with the code:
Option 1: Enactment of a Moratorium
A moratorium temporarily prohibits specific activities or developments, allowing the City Council time to study and consider potential amendments to existing regulations. In California, cities can adopt an interim ordinance (moratorium) without following the standard procedures for ordinance adoption, provided there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare. The process for enacting a moratorium is as follows:
i. Findings: The City Council must make legislative findings that there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare and that approving additional entitlements (such as use permits or building permits) would exacerbate this threat.
ii. Adoption: The interim ordinance can be adopted as an urgency measure, requiring a four -fifths vote of the City Council.
iii. Duration: Initially, the moratorium is effective for 45 days. iv. Extensions: The City Council may extend the moratorium after holding a public hearing and making additional findings:
o An extension of up to 10 months and 15 days can be enacted with a four - fifths vote.
o A subsequent extension of up to one year can also be enacted with a four - fifths vote.
o In total, the moratorium cannot exceed two years in duration.
This approach allows the City to thoroughly review and amend BMC 17.11.050 without the pressure of ongoing developments that may be inconsistent with future regulatory changes.
Option 2: Temporary Suspension of BMC 17.11.050
Alternatively, the City Council may consider a temporary suspension of the specific provisions outlined in BMC 17.11.050. This would involve:
i. Ordinance Amendment: Adopting an ordinance that temporarily suspends the enforcement of BMC 17.11.050.
ii. Duration: The suspension period should be clearly defined within the ordinance (e.g., six months), during which the City can evaluate the implications of the suspension and determine if permanent amendments are necessary.
iii. Public Hearing: A public hearing will be conducted to gather input from stakeholders and the community regarding the proposed suspension.
This option allows for immediate relief from the requirements of BMC 17.11.050 while providing the City Council with time to assess and implement any needed changes based on the evaluation conducted during the suspension period.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated fiscal impact to the City per project is $5,200. This amount includes permit fees, residential permit processing, plan review, construction fees, and mechanical and plumbing fees. If we were to include Development Impact Fees, this would increase by an estimated $30,000, for a total of about $35,200. However, this impact is anticipated to be offset by improved community benefits and assist in reducing the financial strain on residential property owners.
The cost of preparing this staff report is estimated to be $300.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council consider approving Option 2 — Temporary Suspension of BMC 17.11.050.
BAUME ONT
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Nicole Wheelwright, Deputy City Clerk
DATE March 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Review and Discussion of Municipal Code Section 2.24 - Planning Commission and Community Development Department
Description Discussion and direction for any amendments to BCM 2.24.
Background and Analysis:
This item is being presented at the request of City Council. During the recruitment process of the Planning Commission vacancies, it was discovered that there is no criteria within the Beaumont Municipal Code (BMC) section 2.24 — Planning Commission and Community Development Department, that specifies that a Planning Commissioner be a Beaumont resident. For that reason, City Council asked that this item be brought back for discussion and direction.
Attached is a redlined version of BMC 2.24 with recommendations of changes from City staff.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated costs to prepare this item is $150.00.
Recommended Action:
Review and provide any additional amendments; and
Direct staff to notice a Public Hearing for the first reading of amendments to BMC 2.24.
Attachments:
A. Redlines of BMC 2.24
2.24.020 Statutory applicability.
The provisions of the Planning and Zoning Law of the State, as they may be applicable, and as may be amended from time to time by the Legislature of the State, shall apply to and govern the City Planning Commission.
(Ord. 649 § 2, 1987)
2.24.030 Members —Number.
The City Planning Commission shall consist of no less than five, nor more than seven, members, including the chairman thereof.
(Ord. 649 § 2, 1987; Ord. 907, § 1, 1-16-07)
2.24.040 Members —Appointment —Term.
The members of the City Planning Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. All members of the Plannin^ Commission must be Beaumont residents with Beaumont being their primary residence. —hc -crms o thrcc members sia I cxairc on Dcccmacr 31, 2010, anc tic tcrms o- four memacrs 513 I cxoirc on December 31, 2008. —he terms o- ticir successors saal ac -our years. The members of the planning commission shall serve four- year terms, except when appointed to fill an unexpired term. Any member may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council, without cause.
(Ord. 649 § 2, 1987; Ord. 907, § 2, 1-16-07)
2.24.050 Members —Compensation.
Members of the Beaumont Planning Commission shall receive such compensation, travel expense and other authorized expenses for attending meetings of their respective bodies in accordance with the adopted Travel Policy.as may DC 1XCC. ay resolution o- tae City Counci . (Ord. 649 § 2, 1987)
2.24.060 Duties.
The Commission shall perform planning and zoning duties specified by law or ordinance not expressly delegated or reserved to another body or officer; including proceedings for adopting or amending general and specific plans; changes of zone; amendments to the text of the zoning ordinance; appeals and review of land division maps; review of major plot plans; conditional and public use permits and variances; or to revoke or modify the same; appeals of minor plot plans; and shall advise the City Council in related matters. (Ord. 649 § 2, 1987)
2.24.070 Procedures.
The Commission shall elect one member as chairman and one as vice chairman, to hold office at the pleasure of the members. Election of new officers shall be held at the first regular Planning Commission meeting each year.
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Three members shall be a quorum and a majority shall be required to carry a motion. east one rcgu ar meeting acr monti.
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