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…..