Resolution No. 21-75 vRESOLUTION NO. 21-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION THAT RESTORES AUTHORITY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
FOR THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES AS NECESSARY FOR
QUALITY OF LIFE, PUBLIC SAFETY AND A FAIR LODGING MARKETPLACE; SUPPORTING
STATE LEGISLATION CLARIFYING THAT EXISTING, GRANDFATHERED MUNICIPAL SHORT-
TERM RENTAL ORDINANCES CAN BE AMENDED WITHOUT PENALTY;AND OPPOSING STATE
LEGISLATION THAT PREEMPTS MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY AS IT RELATES TO THE
REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,when Florida cities were pre-empted by the Florida Legislature from regulating short-term vacation rentals
in 2011,Atlantic Beach and other cities with an existing ordinance were"grandfathered"and allowed to keep what was already in
place. Cities without an ordinance lost the ability to regulate the location of these properties,resulting in a proliferation of short-
term rentals in areas that had traditionally been long-term residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS,a"one size fits all"approach by state regulation of short-term rentals in Florida ignores the fact that
communities throughout our state are unique and have different needs with regard to this issue; and
WHEREAS,decisions regarding matters directly impacting the quality of life of Florida's localities should be left to
Florida's localities; and
WHEREAS,the City of Atlantic Beach seeks to preserve and protect home rule authority for Atlantic Beach and local
governments statewide; and
WHEREAS,laws further preempting the City's control over preserving the quality of life for those residents by
regulating short-term rentals would dramatically impair many of the characteristics that make Atlantic Beach great place to live
and work; and
NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida:
Section 1.That the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida,supports State legislation that restores
authority to local governments for the regulation of short-term rental properties as necessary for quality of life, public safety and a
fair lodging marketplace; supports legislation clarifying that existing,grandfathered municipal short-term rental ordinances can be
amended without penalty; and opposes legislation that preempts municipal authority as it relates to the regulation of short-term
rental properties.
Section 2.That the City Commission directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Florida Governor,
the City of Jacksonville,the Florida League of Cities,and the Duval County delegation of the Florida Legislature,for distribution.
Section 3.That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
Section 4.This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,this 22"d a of November, 2021.
lien Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
a'alervet.
Donna L. Bartle,City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Br:Du en ity Attorney