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New Regulations for Vacation Rentals in Cutler Bay

Original title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE TOWN CODE, “LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,” BY CREATING A SECTION 3-178.8, “VACATION RENTALS” TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES; AMENDING SECTION 3-261, “DEFINITIONS” TO PROVIDE NEW DEFINITIONS RELATED TO VACATION RENTALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Record date · February 20, 2019

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What This Bill Does

The Town of Cutler Bay is introducing new rules for vacation rentals by amending its . This ordinance establishes specific standards for these properties and adds new definitions to the town code to clarify how vacation rentals are classified.

Why it matters

Property owners and residents in Cutler Bay will be subject to new legal standards and definitions governing the operation of vacation rental properties within the town.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Vacation rental property owners

Owners must comply with the new regulatory standards established in section 3-178.8.

Directly affected

Cutler Bay residents

Residents are subject to the updated land development regulations and definitions regarding vacation rentals in their neighborhoods.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance creates a new section, 3-178.8, in the Town Code specifically for 'Vacation Rentals'.
  • The ordinance amends section 3-261 of the Town Code to include new definitions related to vacation rentals.
  • The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring that if one part is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.
  • The ordinance includes a conflict clause to address how these new rules interact with existing town regulations.
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  • The ordinance mandates that these changes be formally included in the Town Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance do?
It establishes a new regulatory framework for vacation rentals in Cutler Bay and updates the town's definitions to include terms related to these properties.
Where can I find the specific rules for vacation rentals?
The rules are being added to the Town Code under a new section, 3-178.8.

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Formalization of Vacation Rental Oversight

The town is moving from general land use rules to specific, dedicated regulations for the vacation rental market.

Town of Cutler Bay

Connected Entities

Town of Cutler Bay, Item # 2019-52
locationTown of Cutler Bay“The municipality enacting the ordinance.”Map →
otherItem # 2019-52“The specific file identifier for this ordinance.”Map →

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