Thousand Palms Residents Push for Extended Moratorium as Party House Complaints Continue to Rise

Residents in Thousand Palms say relief from disruptive party houses still feels out of reach, even after Riverside County implemented a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals.The Riverside County Planning Commission recently met to consider whether to extend the current ban, which was put in place through a temporary urgency ordinance covering Thousand Palms and the B Bar H Ranch area. County officials said the updated ordinance language focuses on strengthening enforcement and reducing impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.For context, there are now approximately 7,000 certified short-term rentals countywide.County staff acknowledged there were initially a small number of complaints tied to a limited number of properties. However, they also noted that complaints increased after the moratorium began — leading officials to question whether the restriction is working as intended.That explanation didn’t sit well with residents.One community member told commissioners that…..

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