Repeal and Replacement of Article 49 (Short-Term Rentals) of Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the Pacifica Municipal Code and amending PMC Section 9-4.2904Exempted Signs
Summary
SCH Number
2025080575
Public Agency
City of Pacifica
Document Title
Repeal and Replacement of Article 49 (Short-Term Rentals) of Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the Pacifica Municipal Code and amending PMC Section 9-4.2904Exempted Signs
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/14/2025
Document Description
The action to adopt this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15000 et seq.), including without limitation under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The revised ordinance will continue to allow a maximum of 150 Short-term rentals in the City, the same number as the existing ordinance and will primarily establish operational requirements for existing short-term rentals that are designed to address community concerns and ensure responsible Short-term rental operations. The revisions to the ordinance also do not involve any physical changes to the environment or the construction of new facilities or infrastructure. Additionally, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(Class 1-Existing Facilities) as the Ordinance makes amendments to the City’s current short-term rental permitting program for existing residential dwelling units. The Ordinance involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The text amendment would make amendments to the existing Short-term Rental STR Ordinance to, among other things, revise provisions related to Short-term rental operation and enforcement actions for non-compliance. The exceptions to the exception in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(a)-(f) do not apply to the ordinance.
Contact Information
Name
Brianne Harkousha
Agency Name
City of Pacifica
Job Title
Deputy Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Pacifica
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3) "The General Rule"
Reasons for Exemption
The action to adopt this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15000 et seq.), including without limitation under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The revised ordinance will continue to allow a maximum of 150 Short-term rentals in the City, the same number as the existing ordinance and will primarily establish operational requirements for existing short-term rentals that are designed to address community concerns and ensure responsible Short-term rental operations. The revisions to the ordinance also do not involve any physical changes to the environment or the construction of new facilities or infrastructure. Additionally, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(Class 1-Existing Facilities) as the Ordinance makes amendments to the City’s current short-term rental permitting program for existing residential dwelling units. The Ordinance involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The text amendment would make amendments to the existing Short-term Rental STR Ordinance to, among other things, revise provisions related to Short-term rental operation and enforcement actions for non-compliance. The exceptions to the exception in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(a)-(f) do not apply to the ordinance.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 "Existing Facilities"
Reasons for Exemption
The action to adopt this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15000 et seq.), including without limitation under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The revised ordinance will continue to allow a maximum of 150 Short-term rentals in the City, the same number as the existing ordinance and will primarily establish operational requirements for existing short-term rentals that are designed to address community concerns and ensure responsible Short-term rental operations. The revisions to the ordinance also do not involve any physical changes to the environment or the construction of new facilities or infrastructure. Additionally, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(Class 1-Existing Facilities) as the Ordinance makes amendments to the City’s current short-term rental permitting program for existing residential dwelling units. The Ordinance involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The text amendment would make amendments to the existing Short-term Rental STR Ordinance to, among other things, revise provisions related to Short-term rental operation and enforcement actions for non-compliance. The exceptions to the exception in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(a)-(f) do not apply to the ordinance.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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