Short-term Rentals
We are engaging the community on the topic of Short-term rentals
In November of 2021, the City began researching ways to fairly address concerns of the community around short-term rentals (STRs). As part of this research, the City is conducted community engagement throughout June and July of 2022. Input from the community has been critical to helping City Council and staff understand how best to address the topic.
Our goal was to collect input from a wide variety of community members. This input was used to inform the final recommendation from City staff to the City Council on how best to address community concerns.
There were two primary ways that the City collected input:
Online Questionnaire: Community questionnaire developed to solicit opinions from a wide variety of community members.
In-Person Community Conversations: In-person facilitated conversations between small groups of community members. Held on July 6 at 7:30 am and 6:00pm at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.
Throughout the community engagement process, we heard from over 400 individual community members on the topic. Want to know what we heard? Check out the Community Engagement Report.
For project updates and current status, check out the "News Feed" below. For links to recordings of meetings, check out the "Important Links" section of this page.
We are engaging the community on the topic of Short-term rentals
In November of 2021, the City began researching ways to fairly address concerns of the community around short-term rentals (STRs). As part of this research, the City is conducted community engagement throughout June and July of 2022. Input from the community has been critical to helping City Council and staff understand how best to address the topic.
Our goal was to collect input from a wide variety of community members. This input was used to inform the final recommendation from City staff to the City Council on how best to address community concerns.
There were two primary ways that the City collected input:
Online Questionnaire: Community questionnaire developed to solicit opinions from a wide variety of community members.
In-Person Community Conversations: In-person facilitated conversations between small groups of community members. Held on July 6 at 7:30 am and 6:00pm at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.
Throughout the community engagement process, we heard from over 400 individual community members on the topic. Want to know what we heard? Check out the Community Engagement Report.
For project updates and current status, check out the "News Feed" below. For links to recordings of meetings, check out the "Important Links" section of this page.
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Project Update #9: 10/31/2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn October 20, 2022 the City Council considered Ordinance #1431 on initial posting, which was the short-term rental ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission. Public comment was heard by Council on the ordinance, as well as the drafted preamendments included in the agenda packet for that meeting. You can watch the meeting on our Youtube page.
At the October 20 meeting, Council voted to table Ordinance #1431 and set the initial posting for this Thursday, November 3 City Council meeting. Council will hear public comment on Ordinance #1431 at this Thursday's meeting. As always, if you would like to speak at the meeting, please sign up for public comment online.
Also on the agenda is Ordinance #1432 on initial posting, which would extend the moratorium on new business licenses for short-term rentals until June 24, 2023.
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Project Update #8 - 10/20/2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkShort-term Rentals Ordinance Initial Posting: Council Accepting Public Comment
City staff continues to receive many emails and calls in regards to the proposed amendments to the Short-term Rental Ordinance on initial posting. If you have reached out to a City staff member, please be patient and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
In an effort to ensure that members of the community can be heard to the greatest extent possible, Council has decided to accept public comment on initial posting for this specific topic at the City Council meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Council will also accept public comment during the public hearing for this agenda item, scheduled for the November 3 City Council meeting.
If you would like to make a comment at the October 20 meeting, please SIGN UP ONLINE prior to the meeting. This helps City staff & Council manage public comment in an orderly fashion. NOTE: If you signup for public comment online prior to the meeting, you do NOT need to sign up again in-person at the meeting. Public comments are accepted from those attending in-person or via Zoom.
Additionally, the City Council packet has been revised as of 4:00 pm on 10/19/22 to reflect a change to the pre-amended ordinance. The “Preamended-Showing Amendments Engrossed STR Ordinance” and “STR Ordinance First Reading Amendments” documents, included in the Agenda packet for the 10/20/22 City Council meeting, were revised on 10/19/22 from the previous version posted on 10/18/22. The revision is in Section 7. Instead of deleting Section 7 in its entirety, it provides for the option of a temporary provisional license for current business license holders operating a short-term rental business within the SR, UR, MFS, MFU, MHP, HSCLI and PUD zoning districts. This would allow such businesses to carry on with their current STR use until July 31, 2023.
View the revised packet on the City website.
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Project Update #7 10/18/2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe have a few updates for you on the topic of short-term rentals. In case you missed it, here's what has happened since we last updated you:
- On September 29, 2022, City Council extended the moratorium on new business licenses for short-term rentals until December 15, 2022.
- On October 6, 2022 City Council reconvened on the topic of short-term rentals at a work session. They reviewed and discussed the draft ordinance that was recommended by the Planning Commission. You can watch the recording of the work session on our Youtube page.
- At the work session, members of Council requested that the City attorney bring back a pre-amended version of the ordinance on initial posting (first reading). The pre-amended version of the ordinance includes amendments that will remove the cap on STR licenses, and not allow STRs as a permitted use in Suburban Residential or Urban Residential zones.
Review the pre-amended STR ordinance on initial posting here.
The ordinance contains an updated "Table of Permitted Uses". This table includes abbreviations for different zones. Zone areas and explanation of zones can be found on the Zoning Map.
Next steps
At the regular City Council meeting this Thursday, October 20, City Council will review the preamended draft ordinance on initial posting (first reading). You can attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
City Council agenda and meeting details
As always, if you have questions about the ordinance or next steps, please contact Grace Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager, at gjohnson@city-woodlandpark.org.
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Project Update #6: 10/1/2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCity Council to review Proposed Ordinance for Short-term Rentals on Thursday, Oct 6
This Thursday, Oct 6, at a 5:30 pm work session, City Council will review the proposed ordinance for short-term rentals.
An amended version of the ordinance was approved at the September 29 Planning Commission meeting. The City Council will now review the ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission at the work session. You can attend in-person or via Zoom, though public comment is not typically heard at work sessions.
Review Amended Ordinance 10/04/22
MORATORIUM
At a special meeting on September 29, the City Council approved on initial posting to extend the moratorium on new businesses licenses for short-term rentals until December 15, 2022 and set the public hearing for October 6, 2022.
NEXT STEPS
After the City Council reviews the ordinance at the upcoming work session, there will be a first reading of the ordinance (including any additional changes) at the October 20 City Council meeting, and a public hearing at the November 3 City Council meeting. This schedule is subject to change...but we'll be sure to send you an email if it does!
Recordings of all STR-related City Council/Planning Commission meetings are available under "Important Links" on the project page.
As always, if you have questions about the ordinance or next steps, please contact Grace Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager, at 719 687 5218 or gjohnson@city-woodlandpark.org. -
Project Update #5 - September 19, 2022 - STR Draft Ordinance
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkDuring the September 8 Planning Commission Work Session, which you can watch on our Youtube page, a draft ordinance on short-term rentals was reviewed and discussed. The Planning Commission directed the City Attorney to make some amendments to the ordinance, and bring the ordinance back for a public hearing at the September 22 Planning Commission Meeting. The public is encouraged to review the ordinance using the link below.
View the Draft Ordinance for Short-term Rentals
Prior to making recommendations on this ordinance, the Planning Commission participated in two Joint Work Sessions with the City Council to review the Community Engagement Report, staff recommendation, and initial draft of the ordinance. Recordings of all public meetings of City Council/Planning Commission are available under "Important Links" on the project page.
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Project Update #4 - August 24, 2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAugust 18 Joint Work Session Outcomes & Next Steps
At the Joint Work Session of the City Council and Planning Commission on August 18, the group reviewed a draft ordinance from the City attorney. The draft ordinance included amendments to the City code concerning business regulations and zoning to license and regulate short-term rentals.
The group reviewed and discussed the draft ordinance, a draft application, and good neighbor guidelines. You can watch the discussion here. They determined the best course of action would be for the City attorney to make amendments to the draft ordinance, and send the amendments to the Planning Commission. At a work session on September 8, the Planning Commission will discuss and recommend changes if necessary.
What's Next?
The Planning Commission will review and discuss the revised draft ordinance at their work session at 6:30 pm on September 8, 2022. You can attend in-person at City Council Chambers or virtually via Zoom.
After the work session, the Planning Commission may choose to hold another work session, or bring the draft ordinance forward in a regular Planning Commission meeting. After the draft ordinance is approved by the Planning Commission, the Council will review the draft ordinance on initial posting (first reading) and vote on whether or not to bring it back for a final reading and vote at a future City Council meeting. This timeline is subject to change, and we will continue to provide updates via email and on the Project Page.
The moratorium on new short-term rentals remains in effect until October 14, 2022. At that time, the moratorium will expire unless prior action is taken, such as extending or removing it.
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Project Update #3 - August 2, 2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkJuly 21 Work Session Outcomes & Next Steps
At the Joint Work Session of the City Council and Planning Commission on July 21, the group heard a presentation of the Community Engagement Report and Staff Recommendations.
- The staff recommendation included many potential options for management of STRs moving forward.
- The group determined the best course of action would be for the City attorney to draft an ordinance that includes all of the recommendations so they would have something tangible to deliberate from.
- There is another work session on August 18 so the group can discuss each option and request revisions, additions, and exclusions as needed.
What's Next?
The moratorium on new short-term rentals remains in effect until October 14, 2022. At that time, the moratorium will expire unless prior action is taken, such as extending or removing it.
The City attorney is creating a draft ordinance for the City Council to review and revise as needed. There will be a follow-up work session between City Council and the Planning Commission on August 18 at 5pm to review and discuss the draft ordinance. You can attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Meeting info and agenda is available here.
Watch the July 21 Work Session recording
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Project Update #2 - July 19, 2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAs a reminder, there are two upcoming events related to the topic of short-term rentals.
City Council /Planning Commission Joint Work Session
Thursday July 21, 5:00 pm, City Council Chambers
This is a work session of the Woodland Park City Council and Planning Commission to discuss short-term rentals. The short-term rentals community engagement report and staff recommendation will be presented to the City Council. Typically public comment is not heard at work sessions, but the public is welcome to attend in-person or via Zoom. This meeting will be recorded and posted to the City website and Youtube.
Virtual Community Debrief
Wednesday July 27, 3:00 pm, virtually via Zoom (originally scheduled for July 20)
This is an update to the community from the project team that will include a presentation of the community engagement report, staff recommendation, project status and next steps. We will also provide answers to some of the frequently asked questions we have been receiving. Please join via Zoom. This meeting will be recorded and posted to the City website and Youtube.
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City Council Approves Ordinance Imposing 90-day Moratorium on New Short-term Rental Licenses
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAt the July 7, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council approved Ordinance No. #1426, Series 2022, an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium prohibiting the submission, acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for short-term rental licenses.
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Important Links
- Current Short-term Rental Licenses (PDF LIST)
- Map of Short Term Rental Properties
- Ordinance 1431, Series 2022 Amended (PDF)
- November 17 City Council Meeting (Video)
- November 3 City Council Meeting (Video)
- October 20 City Council Meeting (Video)
- September 29 Planning Commission Meeting (Video)
- September 22 Planning Commission Work Session (Video)
- September 8 Planning Commission Work Session (Video)
- August 18 Joint Work Session Recording (Video)
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October 20 2022
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October 06 2022
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September 29 2022
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September 22 2022
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August 18 2022
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July 21 2022
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July 20 2022
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July 06 2022
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June 10 → July 14 2022
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