Rich Civic Times
RANDOLPH, Utah. September 6, 2017. Richard Gallacher, long time beach front resident, told commissioners that short-term rentals were ruining his and his neighbors experience at the lake. He asked commissioners to reconsider the ordinance which allows short term rentals which were taking away the quiet enjoyment they have enjoyed. He showed examples of parking violations and traffic and loud, late night noise. Gallacher said his neighbors are upset about the short term rentals.
“Is Rich County going to become a recreation place for hotels only and not private property owners?” Gallacher asked.
Commissioner Cox asked who was managing the rental. Gallacher said that Chuck Stocking, Bear Lake Rentals, was managing the property. Cox said that they usually did a good job of policing their rentals.
Gallacher said that the county sheriff was called too for noise and parking, but was told that they are too busy to work on those problems. He has dealt with this for two years.
“Consider that you have changed residential zoning to a hotel zone. If we are going to have nightly rentals then they should be in a commercial area. These “hotels” are popping up all along the beach and it ruins our quality of life for several months,” said Gallacher.
Gallacher said that St. George has zoned against short term rentals. Cox said he has talked to the county commissioners in St. George and they are wrestling with short term rentals in residential areas too. He said that the county is not ready to rescind short term rentals because it actually gives the county more control over the rentals.
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