Comment about proposed short-term rental ordinance

Idea: Comment about proposed short-term rental ordinance

Gene Morris over 1 year ago

I would like to register my concern about the proposed short-term rental ordinance. In particular, the requirement to post information outside the unit regarding when the unit is rented and contact information. This is a potential invitation for burglars or threats to our guests. Our HOA has contact information for me and can reach me very quickly in the event of an issue at the unit. The town ordinance is unnecessary. Property renters already share a disproportionate share of the taxes than full-time residents as we have to pay a county rental tax, a county merchants tax and a town business license tax. Plenty of laws are already on the books to be able to enforce noise and other nuisance ordinances and this proposed change is not needed. Thank you.

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douglas Hansen over 1 year ago

One the name/number posting requirement - what is the difference in noise from an STR place and an owner or owner guest occupied unit. If none, shouldn't the regulation apply to ALL units and have the name and number posted for all units if the goal is to deal with noise. If the answer is that more comes from STRs, I don't disagree, but it does occur with owners and if you discriminate, are you opening the plan for challenge? If the name and number is not a mangement company and is an idividual as many are, what are the chances of the answering that number? here are the reasons they would not: - most folks with spam do not answer if they dont recognize the number - the person might be driving or in a business meeting or at a play, etc and could not answer - what is they ar asleep and dont hear the phone (assume many of the calls will be for afetr 10pm based on the quiet time period. - what if they are on a flight or somewhere there is no cell service are you forcing folks to go with a management company? I hope you can address this in the meeting

Dave Mirkovich over 1 year ago

If you eliminate all the absolutely ridiculous, redundant, impossible to comply with and unenforceable provisions of the latest proposed ordinance, you are left with the following: Owners or agent will be available during the STR period to respond to a complaint or other matter. Seriously, I cannot believe that intelligent people actually wrote this ordinance and expect it to have any meaning. I honestly thought when reading it that perhaps Russia had invaded HHI and I missed it on the news. I asked this Committee in one of the very first meetings what the problem was and the reply was we are not sure yet, but we hired a consultant to draft an ordinance for us. Gee, no surprise we got a redundant ordinance given the problem was not known or defined or any of the problems mentioned in the ordinance are already covered by existing laws. What a colossal waste of taxpayer dollars! Please read what the ordinance actually says, a few examples only as each provision can provide a ridiculous example: 1) owner or agent has to respond to a complaint within 1 hour - the police don't even respond within one hour! 2) owner must notify lessees of the existence of a swimming pool or hot tub (I assume because you feel they can be dangerous?) you must have forgotten to mention that there could be trees, trees, sidewalks, moving cars in the parking lot and stairs that they could fall down that could also be hazardous? Seriously? I'm sure you think I am just being a smart-a__ and childish here, but I am not. I am only responding to how these provisions come across from the Committee to anyone who has to comply with them; like YOU are being a smart-a__ and childish. 3) we really have to tell people to put trash in "designated storage areas" and we have to "ensure that the trash containers remain secured"? Now who is being condescending to whom? Notwithstanding to ensure they are secured is impossible. 4) owners also have to ensure trash containers are placed and removed within 24 hours of the approved times - again, do you see how ridiculous this is? I seriously think that perhaps Russia has invaded HHI and this is the beginning of the result. I know no matter what I or anyone says, how idiotic this ordinance is, and the litigation to undoubtedly come from it, you will pass it and put it into place because that is what government does. I can think of many ways taxpayer $'s can be spent other than on nonsense like this. I'm sure others can as well.

Jack Daly over 1 year ago

This statement in support of the Town's effort to create a short term rental ordinance was approved by the Forest Beach Owners Association.

"Forest Beach has always been what its name reflects—a beach in the forest. We, the Board of Directors of the Forest Beach Association, hope you will help us keep it that way. When considering the wishes of the residents of Forest Beach in regard to short-term rentals, we think your primary concern should be to do everything in your power to pass an enforceable Ordinance that will protect our ability to continue to living in the quiet, family-oriented, clean neighborhood that some of us have enjoyed our entire lives. "

Individual board members will also comment separately with more specific suggestions and ideas.

Jack Daly FBOA

Linda Wnek over 1 year ago

My family has been coming to Hilton Head for 40 years. In 2013 we finally purchased a small house on Dogwood Lane in what was once the quiet and quaint South Forest Beach area. We do rent out the house part of the year as we are still employed. I have an agent that takes care of rentals. Now, first let me say that the entire island has changed to a point where we are reconsidering our desire to retire here. Short term rentals are only a problem in relation to the "other" ordinances/laws that are either non existent or not enforceable. First, the noise has become unbearable. The Town should immediately ban use of gas leaf blowers. All hours of the day these are going, disturbing early morning and late day efforts to relax in quiet. We used to stay at the Marriott Grande Ocean and they instituted a policy about these. Please add that to the noise pollution reduction effort! Safety and noise along South Forest Beach Lane from Coligny to the Sea Pines ocean gate is a real problem. While the speed limit is 30, which is too high for a residential area, the actual speed on this road is much higher. It is a literal drag strip. People crossing the road to get to the beach have to contend with a double lane highway that at times seems like a super highway! The speed limit should be lowered to 25 as it is when entering Sea Pines and ENFORCED! Adding some additional stop signs is necessary to slow things down. We visit Marco Island often and they have lights at almost every crosswalk. This is the visitor friendly and safe thing to do!

Parking is anywhere you can find a spot!!!! This has to be controlled. There are local young kids that park at the church across from Dogwood that routinely cross to the ocean at the end of the street. The beach area has become more populated and these kids are loud and often drinking. Again..no enforcement. Parking is also a problem for houses that are rented out. There should be a minimum number of cars that are permitted based on the size of the house and all cars should be within the owners property away from the property lines. It seems that people are scrambling to add a parking space and some infringe on the neighboring property.

Property owners must be accountable to reasonable policies but what seems to be happening is that you want to pass an ordinance that punishes property owners and adds another layer of beurocracy with little enforcement. How is charging the owners more helpful when the root causes of noise, safety and parking abuse is not addressed? We would pay for more officers to control the speed on South Forest Beach. We would pay for more officials to monitor the illegal parking to access private beach access. We would support limitations on the number of people in a house. But why should we pay for a license when we are already paying an agent, who has a license? In my mind, your proposal is not effective and does little to address problems in our neighborhoods. It does not even begin to address solutions to the problems that have been voiced by owners. It sounds authorization and appears to be written by people that have little awareness of the real problems that the island faces. There is such a thirst to get more people to come to an area for the sake of the businesses at Coligniy with not regard for the unintended consequences. As you tax owners more, they will pass it on to those coming to the island that you say you want to attract. My hope is that it will become so expensive to visit and enjoy Hilton Head that they will choose to go elsewhere and reduce the congestion, noise, overcrowding and destruction of a once beautiful and nutural environment.

milan Joy 7 months ago

This proposed short-term rental ordinance is a significant step forward in creating a safe and secure environment for all visitors and residents. Its provisions real estate for sale Studio City are clear and comprehensive, providing a much-needed sense of security and order to the community. This ordinance is an example of how communities can work together to ensure the health and safety of all those who live, work, and visit the area. I strongly support its adoption.

douglas Hansen 7 months ago

Even though I think this is an overkill to the problem (they said they had data on the number of issues, but when asked it was not available), I do think it may quell some bad behavior. The issue that I have is that it should also apply to owners who do not rent short term. I would guess without data there would be more issues with STRs BUT there are I'm sure issues with owners who loan there houses to friends or create an issue themselves. Why would they be excluded if the goal is to curb the issues overall?

jesigeo min 6 months ago

The proposed short-term rental ordinance is a step in the right direction for regulating the growing industry. It balances the needs of hosts and neighborhoods while providing property for sale Winter Park clearer guidelines for compliance. However, enforcement will be key to ensure its success.

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Idea: Comment about proposed short-term rental ordinance

douglas Hansen over 1 year ago

Dave Mirkovich over 1 year ago

Jack Daly over 1 year ago

Linda Wnek over 1 year ago

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douglas Hansen 7 months ago

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Idea: Comment about proposed short-term rental ordinance

douglas Hansen over 1 year ago

Dave Mirkovich over 1 year ago

Jack Daly over 1 year ago

Linda Wnek over 1 year ago

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douglas Hansen 7 months ago

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