Summary
The 205 W. Creek Street case tested how the city counts STRs within a 200-foot radius and who qualifies as a 'stranded' owner. The board sided with staff's GIS-based count and denied the permit, noting the block is mostly full-time residences.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owners lose the ability to legally operate a rental they purchased for that purpose; neighbors keep their street largely owner-occupied.
The full-time neighbors who wrote in opposition, including the Stenbergs and Kathy O'Neill.
The Harlans, who say a website error cost them their permit renewal and have kept operating while litigation was pending.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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