Ordinance 2026-002In effectTown Council

An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2024-012 (Short-Term Rental Registration) to Require Owner-Occupant Status

Tightens the existing short-term rental rules by requiring registrants to be owner-occupants of the dwelling.

Adopted Apr 23, 2026Effective May 23, 2026Ordinance 2024-012, § 4(a)Sponsored by Elena Moraga

HousingLand Use

Amendment chain

Amends2024-012An Ordinance Establishing a Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate Program

Ordinance text

BE IT ORDAINED that Ordinance 2024-012, Section 4(a), is hereby amended to read: 'No Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate shall be issued for any dwelling unit unless the registrant is an owner-occupant of the dwelling, defined as a person who maintains the dwelling as their primary residence for not less than 270 days per calendar year.'

Reading history

Each reading is a separate vote on the public record.

First readingApr 8, 2026 · 8:25 PMpassed
Motion. Motion to advance Ordinance 2026-002 to second reading.
Moved: Elena MoragaSeconded: William Okafor
4 Yea1 NayPassed
- Grace Liu· Vice MayorYea
- Terrence Blake· Council Member, Ward 3Nay
- William Okafor· Council Member, Ward 1Yea
- Elena Moraga· Council Member, Ward 2Yea
- June Abernathy· Council Member, At-LargeYea
Second readingApr 23, 2026 · 8:50 PMpassed
Public hearing held — 14 speakers in support, 6 in opposition.
Motion. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-002 on second reading.
Moved: Elena MoragaSeconded: Grace Liu
4 Yea1 NayPassed
- Grace Liu· Vice MayorYea
- Terrence Blake· Council Member, Ward 3Nay
- William Okafor· Council Member, Ward 1Yea
- Elena Moraga· Council Member, Ward 2Yea
- June Abernathy· Council Member, At-LargeYea