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P.H. 2017-45: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A MORATORIUM ON THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND ON THE ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ORDERS AND PERMITS FOR THE CONVERSION OF MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH FIVE (5) OR MORE UNITS, TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS; PROVIDING FOR VESTED RIGHTS, APPEALS, AND EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES; PROVIDING FOR A NINE (9) MONTH TERM TO BE EXTENDED IF NECESSARY BY THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR EARLY TERMINATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
FIRST READING: APRIL 11, 2017
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(Staff Contact: Robin Bird)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The ordinance is a proposed nine-month moratorium on the conversion of apartment buildings with five or more units converting to short term rental usage. Per the direction of the City Commission, a staff taskforce focused on short term rentals commenced in December 2016. Short term rentals are dwelling units available for lease or rent for a period of six months or less (per the Broward County Tourist Development Tax). The intent of the Short Term Rental Staff Taskforce is to discuss and address the issues related to Short Term Rentals from a variety of disciplines. The Taskforce includes staff from the following departments and divisions: BSO, Fire Prevention, City Attorney, City Management, Planning and Zoning, Building Inspections, Business Tax Receipt, Code Compliance, Public Works, and CRA. Administrative Memo #17-065 (included in back-up) provides information about the Taskforce including the Taskforce's short and long term goals. One of the short term goals is the adoption of a temporary moratorium on the conversion of apartment buildings to short term rentals. This is due to the recent increasing trend of older apartment complexes converting to short term rental usage. In particular Staff has noticed this tren...
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