Orange County Grand Jury • 2024-2025 • Agency Response
Response to: Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals 05/22/2

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Published: August 13, 2025 2 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11

Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1
new phenomenon in Orange County. The respondent agrees with the finding. The steady growth of STR usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
nature of court findings and legislation related to STRs, by December 31, 2025, and no less Presiding Judge of the frequently than every three years thereafter. Superior Court 700 Civic Center Drive West The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not Santa Ana, CA 92701 reasonable, with an explanation therefor. The City does not permit STRs. Cities should consider developing a plan for upcoming major events that are expected to
F2
nuisance. The respondent agrees with the finding. Even with robust Code Enforcement, a city's statutory ban on STRs is not enough to keep
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R2
create a surge in demand for STRs and its associated Transient Occupancy Tax, by December 31, 2025, and no less frequently than every two years thereafter. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor The City does not permit STRs. City leaders should have regular discussions with each other to share STR management
F3
STRs from operating. The respondent agrees with the finding. Despite the City's ban on STRs, Code Enforcement regularly receives complaints regarding STRs. The frequency of the complaints rose to such a level in prior years that the City recently procured access to a data platform that monitors STRs and supports timely, appropriate enforcement. City leaders have no regular communication with each other concerning STR issues, limiting
No recommendations for this finding
F12
opportunities to develop strategies and expertise to improve service. The respondent agrees partially with the finding. While there is no formal regular communication medium dedicated solely to STR-related issues among City leaders in Orange County, communication and collaboration does occur. In addition to mediums for elected officials such as the League of California Cities and the Association of California Cities - Orange County, city managers and planning directors participate in various professional organizations in which a range of municipal issues are discussed, including STRs. Community Pride & Forward Vision 7800 Katella Avenue Stanton, CA 90680 P | (714) 890-4245 F | (714) 890-1443 [email protected] www.StantonCA.gov
No recommendations for this finding

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