Proposed Vacation Rental License Program
What is the Proposal?
For several months, City Council has explored policy options that the City could implement to provide better oversight and regulation of lodging facilities. This first phase of review is specifically focused on vacation rentals. After several meetings, a LICENSE program has been proposed to be adopted into the Astoria City Code. The ordinance would in part:
· Define vacation rentals;
· Impose a maximum cap of 50 vacation rental units;
· Establish enforcement mechanisms; and
· Establish a licensing fee schedule.
Draft Ordinance: Draft Vacation Rental License Program 11-18-2024
Who will be required to obtain a Vacation Rental license
All current and new vacation rental operators.
List of current Vacation Rental properties within the City: List of Vacation Rental Properties 11-18-2024
What’s next?
The Community Development Dept invites all owners/managers of vacation rentals to attend a WORKSHOP to discuss the proposed licensing program. The purpose of the workshop is to provide a forum for you to share your ideas and suggestions.
Please plan to attend one of the following workshop dates:
1. Tuesday, November 26, 2024: 12pm-1pm at City Hall, Council Chambers
2. Thursday, December 5, 2024: 5:30pm-6:30pm at City Hall, Council Chambers
Participation is also available via Zoom. Use the “Live Stream” link provided on the City’s website for meetings: City of Astoria Oregon: Live Stream
If you are unable to attend a Workshop, we encourage you to provide your comments in writing, via email, to the Community Development Dept. by Dec. 6, 2024: planning@astoria.gov
Please note the following TIMELINE to learn more about previous meetings and discussions.
Monday, November 18, 2024 City Council Meeting
Agenda Item: 8.a Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance inserting a Vacation Rental Program into the Astoria Municipal Code. Review proposed ordinance adopting a Vacation Rental License Program and allow for public comment. Upon hearing public comment, City Council may choose to make additional amendments to language contained in the ordinance. A list of all current and new vacation rental operators is included.
Recording of meeting: https://astoria.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=477
Monday, November 4, 2024: City Council Meeting
Agenda item: 8.c Final Review of the Proposed Vacation Rental License Program. Review proposed ordinance adopting a Vacation Rental License Program and allow for public comment. Upon hearing public comment, City Council may choose to make additional amendments to language contained in the ordinance.
Recording of meeting: https://astoria.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=460
Tuesday, September 3, 2024: City Council Meeting
Agenda item 9.b Continued Discussion on a Draft Ordinance adding a Vacation Rental License Program to the Astoria Municipal Code.
Recording of meeting: https://astoria.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=472
Monday, August 19, 2024 City Council Meeting
Agenda Item: 7.g Discussion regarding Vacation Rental License.
Recording of meeting: https://astoria.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=474
Monday July 22, 2024: City Council Work Session
Agenda Item: 3.c Vacation Rental Discussion. Staff provided updated information on vacation rentals operating within the community and explored policy options with City Council, including implementing a vacation rental license and adding review criteria to the code.
Recording of Meeting: July 22, 2024 City Council WS
Monday July 15, 2024: City Council Meeting
Agenda Item: 9. NEW BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS, PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Councilor Adams submitted a third request to hold a work session to consider new policy to regulate transient lodging and license caps.
Tuesday January 23, 2024: Astoria Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda item 6. Work Session re: Transient lodging use
Recording of meeting: January 23, 2024 APC Meeting
