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Article about petition to outlaw Short Term Rentals being on ballot.
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Clatsop County Short Term Rentals Update
Clatsop County Short Term Rentals Update Short-term Rental Limits / Caps — Public Comments Meeting Two public meetings are scheduled to obtain public input on proposed limitations on the number of short-term rental units in unincorporated Clatsop County and on proposed revisions to the short-term rental operating standards. The meetings will both be held virtually. The first meeting is 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6. The second meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17. You do not need to register to participate. Public Survey on STR Limits The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners is inviting the public to weigh in on limiting the number of short-term vacation rentals permitted in residential zones. Through the month…
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Clatsop County Launches New Rules to Manage Short Term Rentals
Over the last few years Short Term Rentals (STR’s) have become a source of revenue and additional vacation rental availability. They have also caused divisiveness and negative impacts on neighborhoods in the Clatsop County area. In 2018 the county promulgated rules to manage the proliferation of STR’s in unincorporated areas. This also generates revenue for the county by identifying STR’s who operate without permits. As many in Surf Pines (SP) are aware, we delayed establishing STR rules for our Association when the County established their rules. All SP residents/property owners should be aware of the County’s STR rules and regulations. Clatsop county has hired a company, LodgingRevs, as a full-time enforcement intermediary to follow up…
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Short Term Rentals are not Included in the CCR Vote.
Over the last few weeks, several members have expressed concern that the proposed CC&R’s regulate short term rentals (STR). That is incorrect. When Clatsop county established its comprehensive STR regulations last year, it became apparent that it was unnecessary for our association to implement any STR policies.
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Short Term Rentals are not Included in the CCR
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Comments from John Yerke, president of Surf Pines Association, about County’s order closing hotels, campgrounds and Short Term Rentals.
March 23, 2020 Fellow Surf Pines Association Homeowners, The following statement was released by Clatsop County that is effective today. Surf Pines Association falls under the jurisdiction of Clatsop County and we need to comply. For those in our community who may be at higher risk to the COVID-19 coronavirus, I understand there are posts on our Facebook page of individuals offering to pick up groceries and necessities at stores offering drive thru. Please utilize those offeres. Additionally, Clatsop County Public Health Department announced today, March 23, that it has been informed of the first presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the county. These are times like we have never experienced. Let’s…
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New Short Term Rental Rules Change Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CLATSOP COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, to consider the following: Ordinance #22-01, amending Section 5.12 of the Clatsop County Code related to operating standards for short-term rentals in unincorporated County. All interested parties are invited to testify in person by attending the hearing or in writing by addressing comments to the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners Chair, 800 Exchange Street Suite 410, Astoria, OR 97103. Written comments may also be sent via FAX to 503-325-8325 or via email to commissioners@co.clatsop.or.us. Here is a copy of…
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Clatsop Plains Short-Term Rental Public Meeting.
Calendar Date: Friday, October 30, 2020 – 9:00am Add this event to your Outlook calendar (iCal).Add this event to your Google calendar A community discussion to learn about code compliance and short-term rentals and to provide input and feedback regarding this issue. To register visit:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8807799932339426316 Those wishing to provide comment must register in advance by calling (503) 325-8611 or by emailing: rledgerwood@co.clatsop.or.us Supporting Documents Short-Term Rental Ordinance (4 MB) Complaint Form (148 KB)
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COUNTY EXTENDS SHORT-TERM LODGING RESTRICTIONS THROUGH APRIL 30
MEDIA CONTACT:Don Bohn, County Manager, (503) 325-1000Kathleen Sullivan, Chair, Board of Commissioners, (503) 440-4643 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 COUNTY EXTENDS SHORT-TERM LODGING RESTRICTIONS THROUGH APRIL 30 Clatsop County is extending an emergency order that closed short-term lodging businesses and campgrounds to most outside visitors to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The order, approved by the Board of Commissioners at a special meeting March 22, ordered the closure of hotels, short-term rentals and homestay lodges, and campgrounds for a 14-day period beginning March 23. County Manager Don Bohn, with the concurrence of the county commissioners, moved Tuesday to extend the order through April 30. The new date coincides…
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Director of Community Development clarifies Planning Commission Recommendations for STRs.
We have found that the subject of Short Term Rentals (STR) has been of great concern for many of our members. So we reached out to Clatsop County for clarification and received the following from Gail Hendrickson Director of Community Development. She indicated that the Planning Commission is recommending that STRs should only be in commercial building zones and that no STR will be permitted in Residential Building Zone. At the March 8 meeting the Planning Commission voted to limit all STRs to commercial Building Zones. This is being forwarded to the County Commissioners on April 13, 2022. This will have a major impact on all residential communities including Surf Pines so…
