The tightening up of Nevada City’s short-term rental ordinance, which was Measure Q on the Election Night ballot, appears to have strong support from residents, based on the initial vote count, at 61-percent. The original ordinance required any changes to be placed on a ballot for public approval. Councilmember Adam Kline was on the advisory committee that put together the measure. He says there had been no limits on the number of allowable short-term rental homes in the past, which was a growing source of complaints. He says Measure Q would limit the number of permits, by capping whole-home rentals at two-percent of the city’s housing stock and Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior ADU rentals at one-percent…

Kline says the measure will also establish clear rules that support responsible operators and help keep housing available. It requires 24-hour emergency contacts, occupancy and parking limits, fire safety measures, defensible space, visible address numbers, and guest information about being good neighbors…

The ballot argument in favor of Measure Q said it gives the city stronger tools to address unpermitted rentals. Kline says it allows permits to be revoked for non-compliance of the revised ordinance.