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Council Exhibit D 17-3984 CITY OF SHOREWOOD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD RENTAL HOUSING CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF PROPERTY Section 1. RECITALS (a) The potential exists for short-term rentals to become a significantbusiness operation in Minnesota. (b) Short-term rental of property in Shorewood's residential zoning districts has resulted in complaints from residents living near such rental properties. Section 2. FINDINGS (a) Many short-term rental properties may fall under the jurisdiction of state law (those that qualify as hotels, motels, or lodging establishments) . The level of state licensing compliance may inevitably be low due to: (1) The amount of manpower required for monitoring and enforcement. (2) The fact that new short-term rentals constantly enter the market. (3) Those offering accommodations not in compliance may be notifiedand then take steps to avoid further detection from licensing authorities. (4) These same issues apply to cities trying to regulate short-term rentals (b) Rental of private homes for temporary occupancy is contrary to the essential character and stability of residential neighborhoods because short-term tenants have little interest in the welfare of the local community, do not engage in activities that strengthen residential neighborhoods, and do not integrate into residential neighborhoods. (c) Rental of homes for temporary occupancy disturbs residential neighborhoods by creating excessive noise, accumulation of refuse, trespassing, disorderly conduct, vandalism, high occupant turnover, excessive traffic, and excessive numbers of parked motor vehicles. (d) Regulating rental of private homes for temporary occupancy is necessary to protect the essential character of residential neighborhoods and the health, safety and general welfare of the community. (e) Rental of residential homes for temporary occupancy is often undertaken without adequate on-site management, compliance with state and local codes for commercial lodging establishments, and other safeguards for those renting the home. (fl Operating a commercial business venture in close proximity to neighboring residences can lead to conflict and undermines the fundamental principles of zoning. (g) Short-term rentals render a significant number of housing units unavailable for long' -term residents and raise the cost of housing. (h) Short-term rentals have the potential to diminish property values.