Work Session — Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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1. Item 1Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here

   Discussion on Ban of Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

   The Richfield City Council held a work session discussion on whether to ban short-term rentals (STRs) such as Airbnb-style properties, a priority identified through the 2024 policy proposal process. Staff presented data showing 72 self-identified STRs represent about 6.5% of non-apartment rental units and 0.7% of all non-apartment housing citywide, and brought forward a draft ordinance amendment that would prohibit rentals of less than one month. Council discussed details including a potential owner-occupant exception, a compliance grace period running through January 1, 2026, and alternatives such as capping rather than banning STRs outright.

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   • Jan 28, 2025 · Work Session · This item
   • Apr 22, 2025 · Work Session · Under Review →

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