On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.
These new laws aim to incentivize long-term housing over transitory use as directed by City Council and outlined in Program HE-19 of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element.
The new chapters to Title 30 (Inland Zoning Ordinance) and Title 28 (Coastal Zoning Ordinance) create a licensing process and operational standards for Short-Term Rentals (rental of a non-hosted whole residential unit ) and Homeshares (rental of a portion of a residence with the owner or primary tenant present)…