Orange County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
• Agency Response
Response to:
Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals 05/22/2
The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court 700 Civic Center Drive West
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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. Response: The City agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The steady growth of STR usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public nuisance. Response: The City agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Even with robust Code Enforcement, a city’s statutory ban on STRs is not enough to keep STRs from operating. Response: The City agrees with the 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. Response: The City partially agrees with the finding. While there is no formal communication structure dedicated solely to STR among Orange County cities, collaboration does occur. In addition to venues for elected officials like the League of California Cities and The Association of California Cities – Orange County, the county city managers and planning directors operate professional organizations to discuss a range of municipal issues, including STRs.
No recommendations for this finding