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capacity and occupancy regulations. The Board discussion continued regarding comparisons of the proposed parking regulation ordinance to other property restrictions, and several Board Members mentioned that the real issue was events, and not parking. The Chairman opened the floor to the Public. Joseph Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting, and Atlantic Coast Construction, wanted to know how the Board would count the cars at vacation rentals in a mixed use project, and learned that the Associations within those projects have their own parking regulations. Glenn Powell, 12845 Bay Street, Roseland, did not think parking regulations were sufficient, and believed that the renters would fmd ways to work around the Ordinance. He thought the big issue was the number of people, and suggested limiting the number of people that can occupy a vacation rental at any given time. Commissioner Flescher agreed; however, Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal stated that staff found it to be easier L to enforce parking regulations, than event regulations. He encouraged the Board to focus on events as another issue. The Board continued discussing the enforcement issue. Commissioner Flescher stated earlier and reiterated that the County needed to prevent events at vacation rentals. Emergency Services Director John King advised the Board that residences are only discussed through code enforcement, and not under fire regulations. For residences operating as a business, he said that the County would need additional regulations. He pointed out that a number of vacation rental owners were not applying for a business license. Without a separate County ordinance, he would have very little influence. Fire Marshal John Duran responded to questions on occupancy loads in residences. Joseph Paladin saw no difference in a short term rental and a Bed and Breakfast. David Hunter, 3702 Eagle Drive, Vero Beach, pointed out Board of County Commissioners Meeting May 5,2015 Page 11