

Revisions 1 license#
Rural Service Area – Multi-Family Residential (RSA-MFR)Īs recommended by the Planning Commission anyone who currently operates an STR outside of Arch Cape, and whose property is not zoned for multi-family or commercial would not be permitted to renew their STR license when it expires.Rural Community Multi-Family Residential (RC-MFR).Arch Cape Rural Community Residential (AC-RCR).On March 8, 2022, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board allow STRs in only the following zones: Any proposed amendments DO NOT apply to STRs within the incorporated cities of Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside or Cannon Beach. NOTE: Changes to the County's short-term rental ordinance and/or zoning codes ONLY apply to STRs in unincorporated Clatsop County and within the UGB of the City of Gearhart. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (MARCH 8, 2022) This amendment updates STR regulations to protect public health. Those standards are currently located in the LAWDUC. This new section would include the operating standards for STRs in Arch Cape. Ordinance 22-03 would also create Section 5.24 in the Clatsop County Code. Emergency Information: Require emergency info regarding power outages, fires and landslides, in addition to tsunamis.
Revisions 1 code#

Require 24-hour physical response time for Level 3 and Level 4 complaints. Require 60-minute physical response time for Level 1 and Level 2 complaints. Local Agent / Representative: Require 20-minute phone/text/email response time.Unsubstantiated Complaints: Add language that would allow the County to fine persons who knowingly file a false complaint.Life/safety violations and complaints would receive top priority and most stringent penalties if it is determined that a violation has occurred. Complaint Process/Violations: Create a tiered response based upon level of severity.Occupancy: Base occupancy on septic capacity oran average of 2 persons per sleeping area up to a maximum of 14 persons.Length of Permit: Change permit expiration from 5 years to 2 years.If an STR is sold, the new owners would be required to apply for a new permit and have new septic and building inspections. Permit Transferability: Prohibit transfer of STR permits.The “Good Neighbor” flyer would address quiet hours parking requirements speed limits garbage pet control and safety open burning/fires fireworks drones trespassing and other issues as needed. “Good Neighbor” Flyer: Require posting in all STRs.If adopted, the ordinance would amend Section 5.12 of the Clatsop County Code (CCC), which contains standards for STRs outside of Arch Cape. Ordinance 22-03 addresses revisions to the operating standards for short-term rentals. The second, and final, public hearing for Ordinance 22-03 was held on April 27, 2022. On April 13, the Board conducted the first public hearing of Ordinance 22-01. This amendment moved the current Arch Cape STR regulations to the Clatsop County Code. Staff will be compiling data requested by the Board related to the impacts of STRs on housing costs and availability. The zoning amendments that were originally included in Ordinance 22-01 will now be moved to a separate ordinance - Ordinance 22-05. The second, and final, public hearing for Ordinance 22-01 was held on April 27, 2022.
Revisions 1 update#
The Board also directed staff to revise Ordinance 22-01 to include only the amendment to repeal the Arch Cape STR operating standards and to update code citations as needed. The moratorium is now scheduled to expire on December 24, 2022.

The Board of Commissioners voted to extend the existing moratorium on new STRs in unincorporated areas of Clatsop County for 120 days. This report was presented to the Board at a work session on May 18, 2022. Staff has compiled data requested by the Board related to the impacts of STRs on housing costs and availability. This ordinance amends the Land and Water Development and Use Code (LAWDUC) to include short-term rentals as a Type I permitted use in 16 zoning designations. On June 22 the Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Ordinance 22-05.
