Update: Final BoCC Workshop, STRACC Member Meeting & Public Hearing

1. Join STRACC with a minimum $100 donation by midnight tonight to attend our member's-only meeting tomorrow night, Dec 10 at 8pm, when will discuss strategy and our legal options going forward. We will send the Zoom link to all members in the morning.
2. Sign Up to Speak at the Public Hearing on Dec 22. We need hundreds of people demanding to be heard at this hearing.
3. Submit Written Comments and let the BoCC how this code will specifically impact you and your family's livelihood.

Update: STRACC Org Meeting!

1. Join STRACC to attend our member's-only meeting on Dec 10 at 8pm.
2. Join the Facebook group for discussions and ways to get involved.
3. Submit Written Comments and let the BoCC how this code will specifically impact you and your family's livelihood.
4. Speak Up at the Public Hearing on Dec 22, 6-8 pm. Keep an eye on the BoCC's page for the sign-up form which will likely be posted right after their final code workshop on Tuesday, Dec 8 at 10:30am. It's important to sign up on the form as soon as it's posted so we can make sure we all get a chance to speak.
5. Spread the Word! Reach out to any other STR owners, property managers and  local businesses you know to make sure they're aware of what's going on. Encourage your housecleaners, maintenance staff, etc. to get involved. Maybe even ask past guests to submit written comments and speak up at the hearing.

Join our STRACC Strategy Meeting this Thursday 6pm!

BoCC Update & Upcoming STRACC Meeting!

• Confirmed their plan to ban all non-owner occupied STRs in Rural Waterfront (RW) and Rural Village (RV) zones.
• Retained the minimum lot size of 5 acres even in the RR2.5 zone.
• RR20 and RR10, and RR5 with minimum lot sizes of 10, 5, and 5 acres respectively.
• Allowed STRs in RRR zone with no minimum lot size. 
• Changed the permit fee structure:
  • Tier 1 (owner-occupied): $500 annually
  • Tier 2 (non-owner occupied): $500 first time, $900 second time with inspection, $500 annual renewal 
  • Tier 3 (occupancy over 12): $2020 first time including CUP, $750 annual renewal
    • Capped Tier 3 occupancy at 24

Bad News: The County Moves to Kill STRs!

Dear STRACC,

Update: BoCC Workshop and Public Comment

Dear STRACC Members,

Reminder: BoCC Resumes STR Review Tomorrow at 1pm

Dear STRACC Members,

Update: Public Hearing on STR Moratorium and Next Steps

Dear STRACC Members,

New Economic Impact Study & Next PC Meeting

Dear STRACC Members,

• $108 million in direct economic activity, and another $45 million in indirect activity.
• $42 million in wages and supported over 1,400 jobs.
• $820,000 in general sales taxes, 10% of total collections in Chelan
• $2.3 million in lodging taxes

Reminder: Public Hearing Next Wednesday (9/9)

Dear STRACC Members,