Wednesday, February 23, 2011

City of Fort Lauderdale's Short Term Residential Use (STRU) Committee Meeting to Consider Ban on Short Term Rentals. Could affect Gay Guesthouses

Contact: Keith Blackburn

Chairman, Rainbow Alliance

Phone 305-798-5455

Email: GoGayFortLauderdale@gmail.com

Press Release

Background and Outlook: Despite the objections of a wide range of individuals and organizations, including the Rainbow Alliance, efforts continue to develop regulations banning short term rentals in the city of Fort Lauderdale. It is clear that language containing significant restrictions will be sent to the City Commission for consideration following the STRU's February 24th meeting. This is a serious infringement on private property rights. South Florida's housing market and the economy cannot bear new limitations. Statistics from both the National Association of Realtors® and the Florida Realtors® demonstrate just how important the secondary home market and vacation rentals are to the local economy. Just as thousands of homeowners are struggling to keep their homes, we cannot impose new limitations on their use.

Rainbow Alliance Input: There is no clear definition of exactly who would be affected by a short term rental ban. While most assume that it will only affect single family homes in residential areas, the STRU has not defined the scope. When I brought this to their attention in January’s hearing, I was told that they may consider defining which type of short term rentals could be banned. Most guesthouses now operate under transient rental licenses, issued by the State. The STRU did not seem to be concerned about those specific businesses and added that that they are concerned about rentals of less than 6-months in residential neighborhoods. As you may know, a “Hotel” license can only be issued to an accommodation located within a designated commercial district. The State-issued Transient license allows for rentals between one day and 6-months. Without specific language within a ban, many of us could wind up out of business.

It is our stance that all hotels, vacation rentals, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, resorts, etc. be licensed and operated within guidelines determined by the State and local governments. Tourism in the greater Fort Lauderdale area is a multi-billion dollar business and should not be limited to the large hotels. Our visitors should be able to decide if they want to spend money at a large hotel chain, or a small guesthouse or vacation rental. With careful thought to future regulations, Fort Lauderdale could expand its tourism revenue, which in turn will result in increased tourism tax revenues.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
SHOW UP AT CITY HALL ON FEBRUARY 24th AT 5:00 P.M. AND ASK THE STRU COMMITTEE TO NOT INFRINGE ON YOUR PROPERTY RIGHTS AND STALL OUR ECONOMY BY ENACTING A SHORT TERM RENTAL BAN.

Who: City of Fort Lauderdale's Short Term Residential Use (STRU) Committee

What: Meeting to Consider Ban on Short Term Rentals

When: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 North Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

The Director of Government Affairs for the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale (RAGFL) put out the first of three “media blasts” to all Realtors and Brokers last week, asking them to come to the STRU Meeting on February 24th at 5:00-8:00PM. Please let your voices be heard and attend.

RAGFL also prepared a prewritten letter to the Mayor and the Commissioners, asking them to oppose this ban. Here is the link to that service. Please let your voice be heard, via the link below:

http://www.votervoice.net/Core.aspx?Screen=compose2&APP=GAC&AID=315&SiteID=0&IssueID=23791&VV_CULTURE=en-us

55 comments:

  1. Easily, the article is actually the best topic on this registry related issue. I fit in with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your next updates. Traffic Ticket Defense

    ReplyDelete
  2. Very nice job... Thanks for sharing this amazing and educative blog post! best cbd gummies

    ReplyDelete
  3. I feel very grateful that I read this. It is very helpful and very informative and I really learned a lot from it. Vice X Virtue Posters Gift Card

    ReplyDelete
  4. Took me time to understand all of the comments, but I seriously enjoyed the write-up. It proved being really helpful to me and Im positive to all of the commenters right here! Its constantly nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! I am certain you had enjoyable writing this write-up. ANTI COVID-19

    ReplyDelete
  5. It's really nice and meanful. it's really cool blog. Linking is very useful thing.you have really helped lots of people who visit blog and provide them usefull information. taxi ronnybrugge

    ReplyDelete
  6. I found Hubwit as a transparent s ite, a social hub which is a conglomerate of Buyers and Sellers who are ready to offer online digital consultancy at decent cost. chargers

    ReplyDelete
  7. Excellent effort to make this blog more wonderful and attractive. Baby care (feedin, diaper bags, & etc.)

    ReplyDelete
  8. The worst part of it was that the software only worked intermittently and the data was not accurate. You obviously canot confront anyone about what you have discovered if the information is not right. skip tracers

    ReplyDelete
  9. I have bookmarked your website because this site contains valuable information in it. I am really happy with articles quality and presentation. Thanks a lot for keeping great stuff. I am very much thankful for this site. oil anoint

    ReplyDelete
  10. I’m happy I located this blog! From time to time, students want to cognitive the keys of productive literary essays composing. Your first-class knowledge about this good post can become a proper basis for such people. nice one How to advertise on YouTube

    ReplyDelete
  11. Such a very useful article. Very interesting to read this article.I would like to thank you for the efforts you had made for writing this awesome article. Suchen

    ReplyDelete
  12. I found Hubwit as a transparent s ite, a social hub which is a conglomerate of Buyers and Sellers who are ready to offer online digital consultancy at decent cost. Freizeit

    ReplyDelete
  13. They're produced by the very best degree developers who will be distinguished for your polo dress creating. You'll find polo Ron Lauren inside exclusive array which include particular classes for men, women. Free Books PDF

    ReplyDelete
  14. Good to become visiting your weblog again, it has been months for me. Nicely this article that i've been waited for so long. I will need this post to total my assignment in the college, and it has exact same topic together with your write-up. Thanks, good share. Watch

    ReplyDelete
  15. Really impressed! Everything is very open and very clear clarification of issues. It contains truly facts. Your website is very valuable. Thanks for sharing. اجاره خانه در تهران

    ReplyDelete
  16. A good blog always comes-up with new and exciting information and while reading I have feel that this blog is really have all those quality that qualify a blog to be a one. custom suits Calgary

    ReplyDelete
  17. The next time I read a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I mean, I know it was my choice to read, but I actually thought you have something interesting to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you could fix if you werent too busy looking for attention. cash home buyers

    ReplyDelete
  18. This post is very simple to read and appreciate without leaving any details out. Great work! workout at home

    ReplyDelete
  19. It's really nice and meanful. it's really cool blog. Linking is very useful thing.you have really helped lots of people who visit blog and provide them usefull information. manifest

    ReplyDelete
  20. It is perfect time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I’ve read this post and if I could I desire to suggest you few interesting things or tips. Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article. I want to read more things about it! selenite

    ReplyDelete
  21. First You got a great blog .I will be interested in more similar topics. i see you got really very useful topics, i will be always checking your blog thanks. urban clothing

    ReplyDelete
  22. Gangaur Realtech is a professionally managed organisation specializing in real estate services where integrated services are provided by professionals to its clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. Best Selfie Poses

    ReplyDelete
  23. They're produced by the very best degree developers who will be distinguished for your polo dress creating. You'll find polo Ron Lauren inside exclusive array which include particular classes for men, women. MUNICIPAL

    ReplyDelete
  24. Very interesting blog. Alot of blogs I see these days don't really provide anything that I'm interested in, but I'm most definately interested in this one. Just thought that I would post and let you know. Seiko Mod

    ReplyDelete
  25. Really impressed! Everything is very open and very clear clarification of issues. It contains truly facts. Your website is very valuable. Thanks for sharing. gadgets for kids

    ReplyDelete
  26. Really impressed! Everything is very open and very clear clarification of issues. It contains truly facts. Your website is very valuable. Thanks for sharing. Omega-3

    ReplyDelete
  27. You might comment on the order system of the blog. You should chat it's splendid. Your blog audit would swell up your visitors. I was very pleased to find this site.I wanted to thank you for this great read!! Resume Services in NJ

    ReplyDelete
  28. Really impressed! Everything is very open and very clear clarification of issues. It contains truly facts. Your website is very valuable. Thanks for sharing. PirateCity

    ReplyDelete
  29. This is a wonderful article, Given so much info in it, These type of articles keeps the users interest in the website, and keep on sharing more ... good luck rocky road to dublin lyrics

    ReplyDelete
  30. Wonderful illustrated information. I thank you about that. No doubt it will be very useful for my future projects. Would like to see some other posts on the same subject! 4 cl pvp

    ReplyDelete
  31. Easily, the article is actually the best topic on this registry related issue. I fit in with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your next updates. Seattle SEO services

    ReplyDelete
  32. You might comment on the order system of the blog. You should chat it's splendid. Your blog audit would swell up your visitors. I was very pleased to find this site.I wanted to thank you for this great read!! exotic car rental with chauffeur

    ReplyDelete
  33. I just couldn't leave your website before telling you that I truly enjoyed the top quality info you present to your visitors? Will be back again frequently to check up on new posts. Streetstyle

    ReplyDelete
  34. I was just browsing through the internet looking for some information and came across your blog. I am impressed by the information that you have on this blog. It shows how well you understand this subject. Bookmarked this page, will come back for more. poceni alkohol

    ReplyDelete
  35. wow, great, I was wondering how to cure acne naturally. and found your site by google, learned a lot, now i’m a bit clear. I’ve bookmark your site and also add rss. keep us updated. Debt Management

    ReplyDelete
  36. Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. FitFlop

    ReplyDelete
  37. It should be noted that whilst ordering papers for sale at paper writing service, you can get unkind attitude. In case you feel that the bureau is trying to cheat you, don't buy term paper from it. JTX Forged Single Series

    ReplyDelete
  38. Nice information, valuable and excellent design, as share good stuff with good ideas and concepts, lots of great information and inspiration, both of which I need, thanks to offer such a helpful information here. Makani Rucksäcke

    ReplyDelete
  39. They're produced by the very best degree developers who will be distinguished for your polo dress creating. You'll find polo Ron Lauren inside exclusive array which include particular classes for men, women. tesla aftermarket accessories

    ReplyDelete
  40. If your looking for Online Illinois license plate sticker renewals then you have need to come to the right place.We offer the fastest Illinois license plate sticker renewals in the state. support for new moms

    ReplyDelete
  41. Gangaur Realtech is a professionally managed organisation specializing in real estate services where integrated services are provided by professionals to its clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. Kfz Gutachter Köln

    ReplyDelete
  42. A good blog always comes-up with new and exciting information and while reading I have feel that this blog is really have all those quality that qualify a blog to be a one. Imagefilm und Hochzeitsvideo mit Herz

    ReplyDelete
  43. Always so interesting to visit your site.What a great info, thank you for sharing. this will help me so much in my learning Feminine wash

    ReplyDelete
  44. It's late finding this act. At least, it's a thing to be familiar with that there are such events exist. I agree with your Blog and I will be back to inspect it more in the future so please keep up your act. cricket on tv

    ReplyDelete
  45. I am impressed by the information that you have on this blog. It shows how well you understand this subject. forex signals

    ReplyDelete
  46. This is a wonderful article, Given so much info in it, These type of articles keeps the users interest in the website, and keep on sharing more ... good luck. self care

    ReplyDelete
  47. Really impressed! Everything is very open and very clear clarification of issues. It contains truly facts. Your website is very valuable. Thanks for sharing. delta 8 near me

    ReplyDelete
  48. It’s very informative and you are obviously very knowledgeable in this area. You have opened my eyes to varying views on this topic with interesting and solid content. live event production companies nyc

    ReplyDelete
  49. Truly, this article is really one of the very best in the history of articles. I am a antique ’Article’ collector and I sometimes read some new articles if I find them interesting. And I found this one pretty fascinating and it should go into my collection. Very good work! web design mississippi

    ReplyDelete
  50. I’m happy I located this blog! From time to time, students want to cognitive the keys of productive literary essays composing. Your first-class knowledge about this good post can become a proper basis for such people. nice one Affordable Local SEO Services

    ReplyDelete
  51. Really nice and interesting post. I was looking for this kind of information and enjoyed reading this one. Keep posting. Thanks for sharing. Financial Services Franchise

    ReplyDelete
  52. I am always searching online for articles that can help me. There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also. Keep working, great job ! Harvey Insurance

    ReplyDelete
  53. I’ve been searching for some decent stuff on the subject and haven't had any luck up until this point, You just got a new biggest fan!.. Roof Warranty

    ReplyDelete
  54. pleasant bLog! its fascinating. much obliged to you for sharing. Wild Hemp Hempettes

    ReplyDelete
  55. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commentators here! CBD Cigarettes

    ReplyDelete