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Survey on Short-Term Rentals 298 As for where we are located I do not see an issue. 2/4/2025 12:31 PM 299 do not impede property rights, but hold owners 2/4/2025 12:17 PM accoutnablefor impacts created 300 2/4/2025 12:16 PM There is a fine line between regulating and destroying a local economy and property owners should be able to keep their decision making freedoms. At the same time, (very) limited STIR regulations may be needed to stop some of the negative issues that impact the majority. Other municipalities have implemented regulations with disastrous results as they didn't account for the well being of all parties. 301 If there are going to be short term rentals there needs to be a 2/4/2025 12:09 PM system to police those houses. We do not have the recourses to call our police to get these houses under control. There also needs to be a way to report an illegal house rental. The people that own and rent these houses do not live in Kittitas country. They should pay much more than a hotel in taxes. They are adding nothing to maintain or grow our local recourses to keep the people that live here full time safe. 302 1 believe that short term rentals 2/4/2025 12:01 PM provide opportunities for driving revenue for local businesses and for visitors to experience our beautiful county. 303 Please regulate, as Chelan County is doing, because now the investors looking to skirt the 2/4/2025 11:59 AM new restrictions are flooding here 304 I'm as concerned about the safety of the renters as 1 2/4/2025 11:57 AM am about the locals. Owners that are renting out their homes need to do a way better job of communicating local rules. 305 We have been doing STR's at our Hyak property up at Snoqualmie Pass for around 20 years. 2/4/2025 11:50 AM We designed and built our extended-family home, and have many memories there and enjoy the skiing and hiking. Having STR's has been the only way that we have been able to afford this home. It has also provided a place for many visitors to enjoy the mountains, since there are not many hotel options available at Snoqualmie Pass. 306 the most dangerous, rule breaking individuals in our 2/4/2025 11:39 AM community live full time. renters are usually very careful. i've had our cabin 6 years and only have rented for one year. 307 When managed well, and with a clear set of enorceable rules/regs, STRs 2/4/2025 11:36 AM can be a great tool for economic development, property values, etc. It's critical for neighbors that rules are enforced so that the experience of others isn't ruined. 308 2/4/2025 11:36 AM Taxing and regulating this industry will only deter rental owners and negatively impact the local economy that relies on turism. 309 It's a great place to visit, would love to see the business model continue 2/4/2025 11:29 AM 310 Professional 2/4/2025 11:27 AM management of STIR advantages all homeowners by having dedicated local managers and staff involved in the business with a priority on the local community wellbeing, alongside the need for accommodation for visitors. 311 My opinion is that Chelan County over stepped in their short term rental 2/4/2025 11:24 AM restrictions. I would hate to see Kittitas County do the same. 312 This conversation has been going on for years. As housing is an issue, it 2/4/2025 11:24 AM needs to become a priority to address. 313 It's all a balance. Restrictions, if enacted, should not over-reach. They can be tightened over 2/4/2025 11:23 AM time. This survey seems biased to the STIR are a problem. Questions could be more neutral. 314 1 think to keep business open and thriving we 2/4/2025 11:23 AM need tourism in the area. I do think it needs to be managed. I am more worried about large apartment complexes over short term rental. If it wasn't being rented a family would live in the house. That wouldn't change the amount present. I do think a local would not spend as frivolous as a tourist. 82 /87