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RESOLUTION NO. 2015- <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, <br /> FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE SHORT TERM <br /> VACATION RENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. <br /> WHEREAS, owners of houses, condominiums and apartments in coastal and <br /> central Florida have been offering to rent their properties to travelers on a short term <br /> basis - less than thirty days - as an alternative to hotels for vacation destinations; and <br /> WHEREAS, over the past several years, short term vacation rentals have <br /> increased in popularity and it is estimated that there are over 250 houses, apartments <br /> and condominiums in Indian River County advertised on various websites as vacation <br /> rentals; and <br /> WHEREAS, the use of single family houses in residential neighborhoods as <br /> short term vacation rentals is becoming more frequent; and <br /> WHEREAS, in 2011, the State of Florida enacted legislation that would preempt <br /> regulation of short term rentals almost entirely to the State and in 2012, the Board of <br /> County Commissioners of Indian River County decided to forgo regulation of short term <br /> vacation rentals; and <br /> WHEREAS, some short term vacation rental owners have now begun advertising <br /> their single family properties as destinations for events such as weddings, reunions and <br /> other celebrations that attract large crowds in residential neighborhoods creating noise, <br /> traffic and parking problems; and <br /> WHEREAS, in response the BCC has directed staff to develop the adoption of <br /> and initiate the process for formal parking regulations for vacation rentals and to <br /> develop regulations prohibiting the renting out of residences for special events such as <br /> weddings, reunions and other celebrations; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Board wishes to consider whether or not to further regulate <br /> vacation rentals above and beyond the proposed regulations described above which <br /> are already in the process of adoption; and <br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County has a knowledgeable group of professionals <br /> and volunteers who could provide valuable input and helpful suggestions and advice to <br /> the Board concerning short term vacation rentals; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF <br /> COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: <br /> 1. ESTABLISHMENT. <br /> FAAttorne)ABill\Community DevelopementCommittees\Shon term rental advisory committee resolution.doc <br /> 151 <br />