Vacation rental proposals advance at Council meeting
Advertiser Staff Deborah Booker | The Honolulu Advertiser
New rules would crack down on illegal rentals to tourists, but allow more bed and breakfasts. Residents split on permitting more rentals.
WHAT HAPPENED
People waited to testify before the City Council yesterday on proposals that would crack down on vacation rentals and allow for more B&Bs.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
B&Bs and vacation rentals "have turned the community into a commodity that can be bought and sold." Darryl Cabral | Kailua "There\'s a segment of the tourism market that wants an experience different from the resort and cruise experience. This market particularly benefits small businesses in my community." Ken Ordenstein | Kailua vacation rental owner
WHAT\'S NEXT
The proposals, resolutions 05-186 and 05-187, now must go through a review by the city Department of Planning and Permitting and the Planning Commission. The resolutions will then face a series of council and committee hearings. The proposals may be amended during this process.