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Findings and Recommendations
4 findings
Despite the increasing media coverage of Online Booking Agencies (OBAs), STRs are not a new phenomenon in Orange County. Response: The City of Rancho Santa Margarita agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
The steady growth of STR usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public nuisance. Response: The City of Rancho Santa Margarita agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
Even with robust Code Enforcement, a city's statutory ban on STRs is not enough to keep STRs from operating. Response: The City of Rancho Santa Margarita agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
City leaders have no regular communication with each other regarding STR issues, limiting opportunities to develop strategies and expertise to improve service. Response: The City of Rancho Santa Margarita partially disagrees with this finding. There professional are numerous organizations that meet regularly and Mayor Mayor Pro Tempore Council Member Council Member Council Member City Manager L. Anthony Beall Bradley J. McGirr Keri Lynn Baert Anne D. Figueroa Jerry Holloway Jennifer Cervantez, Ph.D. August 14, 2025 2024-2025 Orange County Grand Jury Report share/communicate various issues (e.g., Planning Director's Association of Orange County, Orange County City Manager's Association, etc.).
No recommendations for this finding