2020.01.13 Council Agenda Item 1

Summary

Staff presentation on short-term rental regulation. The Council will be asked to provide high level policy direction for the Ordinance Committee.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.

Description

In its 2019-2020 work plan, the Town Council directed the Ordinance Committee to review options to develop regulations for short-term property rentals. Town staff conducted research on the short-term rental landscape in Falmouth. Staff also reviewed Maine municipalities' and select national muncipalities' short-term rental ordinances. Marguerite Fleming, Administration Analyst, will deliver a presentation outlining this research. The Council will be asked to provide high level policy direction for the Ordinance Committee. 

Attachements:

  • Presentation
  • Short-term Rental Regulation Research Matrix