Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): ALL DISTRICTS
Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment relating to short-term rentals and for other purposes. This text amendment is County-wide.
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PETITION NO: D2-2023-1467 TA-24-1246762
PROPOSED USE: Short-term rentals, and for other purposes.
LOCATION: County-wide.
PARCEL NO. : N/A
INFO. CONTACT: Rachel Bragg, Zoning Administrator
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment relating to short-term rentals and for other purposes. This text amendment is County-wide.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (April 2024) CC-1: Two-cycle deferral; CC-2: No vote taken; CC-3: Two-cycle deferral; CC-4: Two-cycle deferral; CC-5: Approval. (December 2023) CC-1: Full cycle deferral; CC-2: Deferral; CC-3: Deferral; CC-4: Full cycle deferral; CC-5: Deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (May 2, 2024) Two-Cycle Deferral. (Jan. 9, 2024) Two-Cycle Deferral.
PLANNING STAFF: Two-Cycle Deferral.
STAFF ANALYSIS: This proposal was submitted to all five community councils. In addition to "deferral" recommendations, the initial summary of feedback received is listed here: ? Allowing substantial time for feedback to generate in Engage DeKalb from the community. ? Text Amendment appeared to be based upon an "Honor System" for example, expecting property owners to apply for Business License - Ordinance fails to explain proper and adequate oversight. ? How will Business License monitor STR's being applied for and paying taxes/fees. ? Clear description of penalties and what they apply to as it pertains to taxes and fees. ? An escalation in offenses (First - $100, Second -$500, Third - $1,000, Fourth - revoked). ? Proper notification to surrounding neighborhood, whether through obtaining le...
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