Agenda Item Title:
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Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to Short Term Rentals
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Presenter:
Melissa Anderson, Zoning Administrator
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Description/Background:
At the request of the City Council, the Community Development Department is proposing to amend Title 21, Land Development Code, Chapter 11, Special Use Standards, Section 26, Residential Short-Term Rental (STR). The code amendments update and clarify the application requirements and land use standards of residential short term rentals in Sandy City.
The Short-Term Rental requirements (Sec. 21-11-26) allow residential property owners to rent their dwelling or a portion of their dwelling as a STR if they maintain occupancy of the home as their primary residence (at least half the calendar year). On August 13, 2024, the City Council held a second reading on proposed amendments to the STR regulations and made a motion for city staff to bring a proposal for code amendment through the public hearing process. Staff have prepared several proposed amendments to the STR code section which represents a refined version of the original City Council proposal for code amendments, as outlined in this report, and shown in the exhibits.
The specific amendments to the Land Development Code are included as Exhibit “A” (red-lined version) and Exhibit “B” (clean version). A response to Council questions pertaining to budget impacted items is also included in this report as Exhibit “C.”
Please see the attached staff report and exhibits for the full details of this item.
Further action to be taken:
The final decision on this item will be made by the City Council.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend Title 21, of the Sandy Municipal Code, relating to Short Term Rentals as shown in Exhibit “A,” based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. The City Council may amend land use ordinances consistent with the purposes of the Sandy Land Development Code, the Sandy City General Plan, and the Utah Code, Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act per Title 21 Chapter 5 of the Sandy Municipal Code.
2. The proposal is reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with the requirements of Title 21 Chapter 5 of the Sandy Municipal Code.
3. The proposal complies with the purpose of the Land Development Code under Section 21-1-03 by promoting the public health, safety, and welfare; ensuring consistent and equitable standards; establishing fair procedures that are efficient and effective in terms of time and expense; and by facilitating the orderly growth and development of Sandy City.
4. The proposal complies with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan by establishing appropriate development standards for all uses and zoning categories within Sandy City.