News You Can Use – August 18 – TOP STORY: Monterey County Moves to Ban Commercial STRs in Big Sur
Today’s “News Can Use” shows the threat against STRs includes areas in the Coastal Zone, with the Coastal Commission backing Monterey County’s plan to ban many STRs near Big Sur.
Monterey County, CA: Coastal Commission advances strict STR rules
The California Coastal Commission has advanced new rules that would ban commercial vacation rentals in Big Sur and the Carmel Highlands, while capping STRs in other coastal areas. The regulations will now head back to county supervisors for final adoption.
🔗 San Francisco Chronicle | KSBW | Local News Matters
Los Angeles, CA: STR listings decline under stricter rules
The number of short-term rental listings in Los Angeles has fallen sharply amid tougher enforcement and new local restrictions. Officials say the drop is helping address housing pressures, while STR advocates warn of negative tourism impacts.
🔗 Los Angeles Times | KFI
Maui, HI: STR ban collides with new hotel development
The controversial plan to ban short-term rentals on Maui is drawing sharper criticism as new hotel projects advance, raising questions about fairness and the island’s long-term housing strategy.
🔗 Beat of Hawaii
Richmond, VA: City Council weighs tighter STR regulations
Richmond leaders are considering new restrictions on short-term rentals, including caps and stricter enforcement, as part of an effort to balance housing concerns with tourism.
🔗 Richmond Times-Dispatch
Arizona: Cities lobby for more STR authority
Arizona cities are pressing lawmakers to restore local control over short-term rentals, arguing that state preemption has limited their ability to address neighborhood and housing impacts.
🔗 State Affairs
Midwest: New restrictions, proposals, and debates
Kendall County, IL: County committee advances stricter STR regulations. WSPY
Cadillac, MI: Planning Commission will consider allowing STRs in B-3 zoning. Cadillac News
Corsicana, TX: Council discusses amendments to STR ordinance. Corsicana Daily Sun
Warren County, VA: Planners recommend leaving current STR rules unchanged. Northern Virginia Daily
State College, PA: Council continues to explore STR rules. Centre Daily Times
Crime & Safety: STR-related violence in Missouri and Indiana
St. Louis, MO: Man shot at a party in a short-term rental in Gravois Park. FOX2 Now
Indianapolis, IN: Teenager killed at a northside STR party. FOX59 | CBS4 Indy
Opinion: STR debates continue in Colorado and California
Salida, CO: Local letter to the editor calls for directing STR tax revenues toward housing. Mountain Mail
Simi Valley, CA: Editorial urges caution, says city is right to move slowly on STR regulations. Simi Valley Acorn
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