By Philip Haldiman | Town of Paradise Valley Independent (abridged)
They say it wouldn’t be a legislative update at the town of Paradise Valley without a discussion about short-term rentals.
And such was the case at their March 12 study session.
At the meeting, Paradise Valley town officials and council discussed that very topic because they have been watching a bill going through the legislature that has to do with STRs.
HB 2429 proposes stricter regulations for vacation rentals and short-term rentals, capping overnight occupancy at two adults per bedroom plus two additional people, excluding minors, and puts occupancy limits on overnight guests.
The bill also allows local governments to extend the period for three verified violations from 12 to 24 months or one serious safety violation, as well as requires sex offender checks, and allows for stricter local, non-discriminatory ordinances.
The proposed bill expands grounds for denying or suspending a local regulatory permit or license to include unpaid fines and specified building code violations that present a serious threat to public health or safety.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Selina Bliss (R), who represents parts of Yavapai County, including Sedona, where local governments have tightly regulated STRs.
HighGround Chief Operating Officer Doug Cole said (Bliss’) original bill was a lot more expansive, and a new version of the bill rolled back a number of restrictions, but has kept substantial guardrails.
The bill was adopted by the House Committee on Commerce on Feb. 19, and passed the House third read with a 36-19 vote on March 10.
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