Orange County Grand Jury • 2024-2025 • Agency Response
Response to: City of Yorba Linda

City of Yorba Linda August 5, 2025 Maria Hernandez Presiding Judge of the Superior Court*

Published: August 05, 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
"Despite the increasing media coverage of Online Booking Agencies (OBAs), STRs are not a new phenomenon in Orange County." The City agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
"Cities should review and begin to update ordinances to keep up with the rapidly changing nature of court findings and legislation related to STRs, by December 31, 2025, and no less frequently than every three years thereafter." The recommendation has been implemented. City staff are continuously monitoring court cases and legislation related to STRs and believe that our ordinance is up to date with current legislation.
F2
"The steady growth of STR usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public nuisance." The City agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
"Cities should consider developing a plan for upcoming major events that are expected to 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." This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented prior to the 2026 Los Angeles World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which are the only major events we are aware of that could have an impact on STRs in Yorba Linda.
F3
"Even with robust Code Enforcement, a city's statutory ban on STRs is not enough to keep STRs from operating." The City agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
"City leaders have no regular communication with each other concerning STR issues, limiting opportunities to develop strategies and expertise to improve service." The City agrees with this finding. 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 714-961-7100 | www.yorbalindaca.gov
No recommendations for this finding

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