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From: Matt Mangum <br /> To: W PCtesti mono <br /> Subject: Reevaluation of Proposed Quiet Hours in Bill 121 <br /> Date: Sunday,March 31,2024 4:30:30 PM <br /> Aloha Chairperson Lin and members of the Windward Planning Commission, <br /> My name is Matt Mangum, and I am a homeowner who provides hosted short-term rental <br /> accommodations. I write to you with a grave concern regarding the new proposed quiet hours <br /> in Bill 121 and the latitude for subjective enforcement that could unfairly target our rentals. I <br /> have witnessed many instances where neighbors have lodged complaints about guests <br /> enjoying a poolside conversation at 3 pm, well within any reasonable person's definition of <br /> daytime activities. The proposed definition of quiet hours, which states that noise should not <br /> "disturb adjacent neighbors" from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., is not only subject to personal <br /> interpretation but also sets a dangerous precedent for selective enforcement based on the <br /> whims of those who may be inclined to complain. Our neighbors engage in similar activities, <br /> often louder and later into the night, yet the same scrutiny is not applied. It strikes at the heart <br /> of fairness when the day-to-day living sounds of short-term renters, which are no different in <br /> residential nature from those of long-term residents, become grounds for potential penalties. <br /> The state's existing quiet hour laws already provide a balanced framework for all residents, <br /> regardless of their tenancy's duration. Introducing stricter regulations for short-term rentals not <br /> only discriminates against these residential properties but also ignores the reality that they <br /> contribute positively to our local economy. Especially considering that these frivolous <br /> complaints could lead to the revocation of my permit for up to two years? That would <br /> bankrupt us. I urge a bold reevaluation of this proposed regulation. The new quiet hour <br /> restrictions must be reconsidered to reflect the state's established laws, ensuring that short- <br /> term rentals are not unjustly subjected to a different set of standards than any other residential <br /> home. It's important to note that Bill 108's quiet hours didn't start until 9 PM. Please consider <br /> deleting this requirement, as it already exists in State law, or adjusting it to a more reasonable <br /> "quiet"time like 9:30 PM. <br /> Sincerely, Matt Mangum <br />