City Council Tackles Parking Challenges, Short-Term Rental Growth, and Density Concerns

Parking and Short-Term Rentals

The City Council meeting began with an extensive discussion on the challenges of managing parking, particularly in relation to short-term rentals (STRs). The council acknowledged the limitations of the current ordinances, noting that while illegal parking can be addressed by code enforcement and police, managing parking in residential neighborhoods remains difficult. It was highlighted that the city has made strides in handling parking issues related to STRs, with code enforcement responding to nine complaints in the past year. The council discussed the ordinance requirement for off-street parking spaces for STRs, emphasizing the need for dedicated parking to reduce street overflow. There was a suggestion to consider windshield parking passes for STRs, akin to hotel practices, but this idea was tabled for future consideration.