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done just that by setting out a fine schedule that has substantial fines for TARS that <br /> operate in an unpermitted manner. <br /> Bill 121 also requires that all hosting platforms like Air B&B and VRBO, register <br /> with the County, as well as include TAR registration numbers on all of their listings and <br /> provide monthly reports to the Planning Department of such listings. These platforms <br /> have been instrumental in helping with the operations of TARs on the island so therefore, <br /> it is necessary that rules and regulations be in place to ensure that the TARs on the island <br /> are operating safely and legally. <br /> Bill 121 seeks to address all forms of transient accommodation rentals that were <br /> not defined in the code since the adoption of Bill 108 in 2018. In addition, to Bill 121, <br /> there are two other bills in that have been introduced by the County Council. Bill 122 <br /> proposes to repeal the definiton of Bed and Breakfast(B&Bs) and Bill 123 proposes to <br /> amend the `ohana dwelling code to address long-term housings. <br /> Historically, B&Bs have been the only type of hosted short-term vacation rentals <br /> that is currently defined and regulated in the Zoning Code. B&B's currently require that <br /> an owner/operator be on site and allow up to ten guests in up to five bedrooms and may <br /> serve breakfast meals. Since Bill 121 is addressing all forms of hosted transient <br /> accommodation rentals and B&B's are similar to either an Owner-hosted or Operator- <br /> hosted TAR, the County Council has initiated Bill 122 to repeal B&B's to avoid <br /> duplicated uses within Chapter 25 and provide clarity. By regulating B&B's as an <br /> Owner-hosted or Operator-hosted TAR, there will be a more streamlined process which <br /> will also require an annual review of the TARs. B&B's are currently not required to be <br /> reviewed annually. This can often times allow for B&B's to operate in an unpermitted <br /> manner but with the annual renewal and change in ownership requirements set forth in <br /> Bill 121, there will be better regulation of these uses. <br /> The County Council recognizes that for many local families, hosting vacationers <br /> at their homes is something they enjoy and is critical to providing financial support for <br /> their families. The impact of short-term rentals on communities varies significantly <br /> across the State and use of these homes for short-term rental contributes to a statewide <br /> shortage of homes for residents to live in and to the high cost of housing in Hawaii. Bill <br /> 123 aims to repeal and replace `ohana dwellings with accessory dwellings as well as <br /> -16- <br />