Short-term and long-term lodging ban in Los Rios and citywide
Summary
A March court ruling tossed out the city's citations against short-term rentals in Los Rios, finding the specific plan unclear. The council is now studying explicit bans in the land use code and all specific plans. Expect a heated fight over whether Los Rios should allow rentals near the River Street Marketplace.
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Enforcement costs and staff drafting time; potential effects on rental income for Los Rios property owners.
Los Rios residents who want the historic district kept residential, plus the city's enforcement position.
Los Rios property owners who rely on rental income, including short-term stays tied to the historic district's visitor economy.
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