AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2019-29, on the second of two readings, amending Section 34.822(A) of the San Marcos City Code, by extending the date by which an application for Long Term Rental Registration must be completed and the date that the initial term of the registration expires; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 30, 2019
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement
Amount & Source of Funding N/A
Fiscal Note: N/A
Prior Council Action: Council passed ordinance 2018-04 creating the application deadline and effective date of the term of initial registration.
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
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Background Information:
On April, 17 2018, the City Council amended Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances to create a long term rental registration section. Sec 34.822 required all rental properties to register prior to January 1, 2020 and stipulated that the initial registration was effective until January 1, 2021. The City Council Rental Registration Subcommittee has met with staff to discuss the ordinance intentions an ongoing issues related to rental registration. It was agreed that the effective dates requiring registration should be pushed out an additional year for further discussion and action related to the overall ordinance.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
This action has been recommended by the City Council Rental Registration Subcommittee at the August 13, 2019 meeting.
Alternatives:
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