Rental Inspection Ordinance (Preview)
Summary
A resident described three years of dangerous conditions at a neighboring rental — gunfire, federal arrests, evictions — and said the city did nothing. Staff said a rental ordinance is being drafted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Landlords would pay roughly $200 a year in inspection fees; the program is designed to be fee-recovery funded.
Neighbors living near problem rentals in Cuesta and elsewhere.
Responsible landlords who would bear new fees and inspection requirements.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular City Council Meeting
The city is drafting an ordinance requiring inspections of all rentals roughly every four years at about $200 per year, plus a registry with 24-hour police contacts. Council members asked about square-footage-based fees and whether to allow short stays under 30 days.
Regular City Council Meeting
A resident described three years of dangerous conditions at a neighboring rental — gunfire, federal arrests, evictions — and said the city did nothing. Staff said a rental ordinance is being drafted.
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