News
7/27/2010
Council Considers Updated Water System Development Charges
On August 4th, the City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of a new, updated methodology for water system development charges (SDC). These charges are made on new residential development based on the number of dwelling units and on commercial properties based on the size of the water meter.
Capital Improvement Plan and SDC Methodology
5/13/2010
New Short Term Rental Regulations Adopted
At its May 5, 2010 meeting, the Manzanita City Council adopted new short term rental regulations. The three ordinances adopted are the result of a process that has gone on for over a year. The Council has tried to be responsive to many of the concerns it has received in person and in writing over the last several months. As several Councilors have said, not every idea is included in the Ordinances, but every idea has been seriously considered. The Ordinances become effective on June 4, 2010. The proposed Resolutions will be considered at the June 9, 2010 Council meeting.
In January, 2010, the City Council began circulating draft short term rental regulations for public comment and discussion. The Council conducted two general community meetings in late January and early February to encourage a broad public discussion of these proposals. Two Council work sessions were held after that to rework the initial drafts to address some of the concerns raised in the discussion meetings. The Council emphasizes that these rules will not affect the limit to the number of short term rentals.
The Council’s intent is to improve and more clearly define regulations on short term rentals Some of the areas covered by the new regulations include physical identification of short term rentals with voluntary signage, periodic reinspection of all short term rentals for health and safety issues, and responsibilities for the identified contact person.
Here are the adopted Ordinances and the proposed Resolutions under consideration:
- Ordinance 10-03 on short term rental regulations
- Ordinance 10-02 amending zoning ordinance section on short term rentals
- Ordinance 10-04 amending transient lodging tax regulations
- Resolution setting short term rental permit and inspection fees
- Resolution specifying required emergency information and equipment for short term rentals
Summary of the changes in short term rental regulations
If you would like to submit written comments on the proposed resolutions to be considered at the June 9, 2010 City Council meeting, please send them to:
City of Manzanita
PO Box 129
Manzanita, OR 97130
or FAX: 503-368-4145
or email: cityhall@ci.manzanita.or.us