HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0675.137 2022-2024 From: Richard Standke
Sent: Friday,January 19, 2024 10:19 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Poorly worded parts of Bill 121
I have 5 unhosted short term rentals, so I'm under Section 25-4-16.3. My rentals are permitted only
because they have a non conforming permit that is grandfathered. This means if my permit is not
renewed, I am out of business. Putting anyone out of business is serious and should only be done in
extraordinary circumstances.
Section 25-4-16.10 specified when a permit can be denied. Some sentences below are so vague and
broad, the threat of having a permit denied forever could happen at any time for almost any
reason. For example:
Paragraph (1) states that a cause for denial is "The applicant has violated pertinent laws." The word
"pertinent" could mean anything. Is a citation for jay walking pertinent? The use of the word "all" is
far too broad and the use of"pertinent" is far too vague.
Paragraph (2) states that denial could be caused by health and safety violations. Restaurants would
be allowed to correct violations before being shut down. This is so broadly worded that if a smoke
detector is defective, the renewal could be denied, forcing one out of business.
Lastly, Paragraph (6) states denial for ANY violation set forth in section 25-4-16.17. These
paragraphs are the many "good neighbor" policies. A violation of any of these is possible and
unavoidable. For example, if I rent to a local and extra friends stop by could create a "Gathering"
violation. I would often not be told about any gathering as these can be so informal.
My vacation rental business can be compared to me operating a restaurant. The County needs to
allow the owner the ability to correct violations. It can't be that easy for a renewal to be denied with
vague wording.
Best regards,
Richard Standke
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