Lawsuit targets Hermosa Beach’s short term vacational rental ban
by Kevin Cody A lawsuit that contends Hermosa Beach’s ban on short term vacation rentals in the coastal zone (1,000 feet east of the mean high tide) is unlawful has been filed by Hermosa resident Todd Koerner. Koerner was issued a $2,500 fine for advertising a room in his Manhattan Avenue home as a short […]
Hermosa Beach second short term rental (STVR) fine waived, enforcement ongoing
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach will continue to enforce its ban on Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) in the residential coastal zone despite agreeing to refund $8,000 in fines to two property owners cited for violating the ban, city officials said this week. The refunds followed appeals of the citations upheld by city administrative hearing […]
Hermosa Beach refunds Short Term Vacation Rental fine, but maintains Coastal Zone ban
by Kevin Cody The City of Hermosa Beach has refunded a $5,500 fine issued to the owner of the 28 unit Vurpillat residential building on The Strand cited for violating the city’s ban on short term vacation rentals (STVRs) in residential zones. The refund was issue after administrative hearing officer Steve Napolitano ruled the “City’s […]
Coastal Commission targets Hermosa Beach short term vacation rental ban
by Kevin Cody In 2016, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach city councils banned short term vacation rentals (STVRs) in residential neighborhoods. Both cities subsequently were sued by residential property owners with short term rentals in the coastal zone, where most of the cities’ hundreds of STVRs are located. The coastal zone extends 1,000 feet inland […]
Short term vacation rental fines raised
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach property owners who illegally rent short term vacation rentals (STVRs) in the residential parking district (west of Morningside and Loma drives) could lose their residential parking permits, under a motion approved by a 4-1 vote at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Councilmember Raymond Jackson introduced the motion. Councilmember Dean Francois opposed […]
Hermosa Beach Council tightens ban on short term vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods
by Kevin Cody Despite short term vacation rentals (STVRs) in residential neighborhoods being illegal in Hermosa Beach, approximately 150 are presently advertised on STVR websites, Hermosa Beach Community Development Director Carrie Tai told the city council at its Tuesday, December 12 meeting. (STVRs are defined as rentals of fewer than 30 days.) Advertising and operating […]