RESOLUTION NO.__________, SERIES 2015
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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION, THROUGH ITS STAFF WITH PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES, RESEARCH "SHORT TERM RENTAL(S)" AS A LAND USE AND PROPOSE POSSIBLE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ADDRESSING WHAT "SHORT TERM RENTALS" ARE AND IN WHAT ZONING DESIGNATIONS THROUGHOUT LOUISVILLE METRO THEY WOULD BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE, HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THESE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THEREON, AND FORWARD ITS RECOMMENDATION(S) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL.
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Sponsored by: Councilman James Peden
WHEREAS, today travelers and individuals in need of short term rentals are increasingly turning to the internet as a new method to secure short term rental opportunities, including the ability to rent by the room or an entire house, which has created a fluid market of residential property being offered for short term rentals (commonly referred to as "short term rentals");
WHEREAS, Louisville Metro has a growing number of dwelling units being rented for short terms, most of which are being advertised via online third party platforms;
WHEREAS, Metro Council evaluated existing laws to adequately understand licensing, taxation, zoning, health and safety issues associated with these new internet based sites for the travelers and residents of these short term rentals arrangements;
WHEREAS, Metro Council understands that Codes and Regulations and Develop Louisville have received complaints regarding short term rentals and in response has issued notices of alleged violations of the Land Development Code;
WHEREAS, Metro Council seeks to balance the interests and needs of travelers and individuals in need of short term rentals with property owners and residents while also considering the impact on the community;
WHEREAS, Metro Council, for the reasons stated above, wishes to research "short term re...
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