Falling back into STR talks

Discussion on short term rentals (STRs) is likely to pick back up in the fall as the Saratoga Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the matter for August 13.

STRs are housing rented out for a short period of time, typically ranging from a few days to a month. Long term rentals are leased for time periods ranging from several months to years.

Previously, the STR discussion began in 2023 when the Planning Commission discussed passing ordinance to potentially regulate the rentals. Primary suggestions revolved around creating permits to limit the number of STRs. This discussion was...