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August 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.
Watch the August 18 Work Session recording
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July 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
View the Community Engagement Report
Watch the July 27 Virtual Debrief recording
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As 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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