CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS DECEMBER 16, 2025 CITY COUNCIL
Global Sporting Events
BACKGROUND
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS 2028 LA Olympic/Paralympic Games:
Jul. 12 – Aug. 27, 2028
2026
FIFA World Cup:
Jun. 11 – Jul. 19, 2026
BACKGROUND
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS >> Directed staff to explore temporarily modifying short-term rental (STR) ordinance Global Games Strategy
Sep. 2025: City Council considered
preparation and participation
strategies
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Prohibited since 2015
Exception: Coastal Zone
(Dec. 2022 ~)
Currently, 191 licensed with 89 actively operating
Fiscal Year 2024-25: 175 licensed; approx. $1.7 Mil. generated in revenue December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Community Surveys
TrueNorth
Supported by 58% (increased to 66% after learning additional public safety services can be covered) 12% likely to rent out for STR
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Community Surveys
FlashVote
Respondents’ knowledge of City’s STR ban
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS Allowed everywhere
Not allowed anywhere
Allowed in Coastal Zone only
Not sure
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Community Surveys
FlashVote
Potential concerns with STR (multiple choice)
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Community Surveys
FlashVote
Potential benefits from STR (multiple choice)
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Community Surveys
FlashVote
Plan to stay in town during global events
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS Interest in renting out property
75%
7%
23%
55%
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Community Surveys
FlashVote
Support allowing temporary STRs
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS Allow year round STRs citywide
50%
33%
24%
44%
CODE AMENDMENT CONSIDERATIONS
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS Specifying the eligibility based on host presence on the premises Imposing a cap on the number of properties allowed
Ensuring an Accessory Dwelling Unit is not utilized as a STR Enforcing clear performance standards
STR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS Uncommon, seasonal, limited to Coastal Zone
Most violations are due to lack of business license
Multiple steps and personnel required
Takes several weeks to issue Notice of Violation and the operator to take action Enforcement challenges exist that may not work as well during temporary program
STR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS Focus on verifying valid business license and operations are within Coastal Zone License data compiled from Finance
Data sent to vendor by Code Enforcement
Information cross-examined by vendor
Vendor findings notified to Code Enforcement
Notice of Violation issued by Code Enforcement, allowing 10-day period to comply
TEMPORARY ORDINANCE
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS If desired, introduce a temporary ordinance
Specify allowable timeframe and regulations
Tentatively scheduled for Jan. 20, 2026
After the temporary ordinance sunsets,
Existing ban on STRs take effect immediately
Staff to report back on results of temporary program
Specific timeframe allowing temporary STRs
Provisions that should be included in temporary ordinance
DIRECTION REQUESTED
December 16, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARILY ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS CITYWIDE DURING GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS