New City Detection Software Turns Up Over 400 Illegally Operating … – The Chattanoogan

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City officials said a new online detection system has turned up over 400 illegally operating short term vacation rentals in Chattanooga. Caleb Fisher, of the Land Development Office, said the city has been sending out 40-50 letters a week giving the rental owners the bad news. He said the letters are planned to go out …

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Measure A is our opportunity to permanently solve the STVR … – Desert Sun

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We live in north La Quinta and are surrounded by many short-term vacation rentals and believe our neighborhood is overly saturated with some awaiting a permit reversal. As homeowners, we have a strong interest in preserving a family-oriented community. We’ve lived here since 2004 and love our home. La Quinta’s Measure A is a common-sense …

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La Quinta Residents To Settle Short Term Rental Debate In General … – NBC Palm Springs

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In less than one month, La Quinta residents will decide the fate of short-term vacation rentals in their city.  “I certainly understand the frustration,” said Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Mayor Pro Tem for the city of La Quinta. “It’s an extremely emotional issue because people feel the impacts in their home, in their neighborhoods.” ‘Measure A’ would …

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Palm Springs City Council Approves Moratorium on Short Term … – NBC Palm Springs

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“It’s something that works, so why would you want to fix something that’s already working?,” said Jim Franklin, Greater Palm Springs Association of Realtors. “I think the city is putting the profitability of AirBnbs or vacation rentals over the residents and their concern for the residents,” said a Palm Springs resident in opposition to short …

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Some City Council Members Remain Adamant About Keeping … – The Chattanoogan

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Some City Council members remain adamant that they don’t want short term vacation rentals (STVRs) in their districts. In a rewriting of the STVR code, planning staff had recommended that the current overlay zone be done away with in place of citywide rentals with certain restrictions such as density caps. With the current overlay, STVRs …

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Why I'm finally putting up a 'Yes on A' sign in La Quinta: It's about … – Desert Sun

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Marcia L. Cutchin I was not going to put up a “Yes on A” sign.  I had spent probably thousands of hours from January 2019 until January 2022 attempting to mitigate the takeover of our communities by outside investors.  It took a toll on me. I was done.  I did not sign the petition. I did not …

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3 Suspects Taken Into Custody In South Chattanooga After Vehicle Chase; 2 Get Away – The Chattanoogan

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Three suspects were taken into custody after a vehicle fled from an officer, then stopped in South Chattanooga on Wednesday afternoon. Two suspects got away. At 1:58 p.m, the Chattanooga Police Department conducted a traffic stop, which began a vehicle pursuit. A Chattanooga Police detective with the auto theft division was working when they noticed …

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Tracy Cox Wins East Ridge Judge Contest; Citizens Oppose Putting Court Clerk Under City Manager – The Chattanoogan

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Tracy Cox In East Ridge, attorney Tracy Cox has won for city judge. The race featured longtime Collegedale Judge Kevin Wilson on the ballot, seeking to serve both towns. He got a favorable attorney general’s opinion to do so, but had to win the election and get voter approval for a non-East Ridge resident to …

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