vacation home rental
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 7:31am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/13
2:34 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED
3/14
1:00 p.m. - False Imprisonment and Human Trafficking
1:05 p.m. - Found Property - High Meadows Trail - A BANK DEBIT CARD WAS REPORTED AS FOUND PROPERTY.
3/15
Tahoe Talks: "How to City - A Property Owner's Guide to the City and TRPA"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 8:16am
The next Tahoe Talks, the series of community forums sponsored by Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization and its partners, will be focused on how South Lake Tahoe homeowners can work with the City and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on accomplishing home projects.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 7:10pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
2/28
8:55 p.m. - Lost Property - Saddle Road - R/P REPORTED SOME LOST PROPERTY
6:15 p.m. - Domestic Dispute - Alice Lake Rd
10:24 p.m. - Doctor's Case - A 65-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED
2/29
Vacation home rental ordinance on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 12:14am
There are proposed amendments to the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental ordinance, ones that came about because of feedback from VHR permit applicants and those enforcing the ordinance.
The most recent VHR ordinance change took effect on October 1, 2015. Since then, there have been over 300 inspections scheduled, including new homes and renewals.
According to Amanda Nolan, the City's VHR Clerk, many of the properties inspected so far have required owners to make corrections to address inspection requirements.
The October 1, 2015 ordinance called for:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 6:11pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time.
1/31
2:54 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Cornelian Dr - 56-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES.
3:42 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Heavenly Resort - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR LOST SNOWBOARDERS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 9:08pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/24
9:39 a.m. - Driving without a license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 36-YEAR OLD MALE DRIVER WAS FOUND NOT TO HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE
DA's office in South Lake Tahoe to film story on vacation home fraud
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 3:30pm
While vacation rental scams are nothing new in South Lake Tahoe, law enforcement has seen an increase in their numbers.
Vacation home rental scams on the rise in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 11:37pm
Imagine getting a group of 19 of your closest friends together to rent a large and high end vacation home in South Lake Tahoe for a ski week over the holidays, just steps from Heavenly Mountain Resort. You've found the right place, and for $8,000 for the week, it's yours. The inside elevator will take you and all of your buddies up into three floors of bedrooms, a pool table, hot tub, chef's dream of a kitchen and several living rooms and fire places. You leave San Diego for the ten hour ride to Tahoe.
City of South Lake Tahoe's 2015 Year in Review
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 12:47pm
As we welcome in 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe would like to reflect on the accomplishments of 2015. The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2015.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· FY 15/16 budget adopted on time and without use of alternative revenues (3rd consecutive year).
· Adopted 5-year Financial Forecast and 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Airbnb spends $8 million lobbying against San Francisco ballot initiative
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 6:35pmAffordable housing advocates say it would open up more housing and help reduce the city's skyrocketing housing prices.
Airbnb has spent more than $8 million and hired a top political operative to defeat a San Francisco initiative on the ballot Tuesday that could threaten the growth of one of the most valuable global technology companies.
Proposition F, which would limit short-term rentals, was brought by affordable housing advocates fed up with the city's housing stock being used as rentals for tourists while residents face skyrocketing rents and evictions.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 4:51pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/18
1:04 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Marshall Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A VACATION RENTAL FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT.
12:32 p.m. - Coroner's Investigation - Stateline Ave - A CORONERS INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AFTER DEATH OF 56-YEAR-OLD WOMAN.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 3:57pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/11
2:10 p.m. - Death Investigation - Tionontati Drive - Airplane crash victims.
10/12
7:18 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Eagle Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE FOR A REPORT OF MISSING HIKERS ON EAGLE FALLS TRAIL. MALE AGES 20 AND 24. FEMALE 25.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 7:10pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/20
4:30 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Aravaipa St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL
10:40 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Susquehanna Dr - 27-YEAR-OLD MAN CITED AND RELEASED FOR TRASH AND REFUSE ISSUES AT A VACATION RENTAL HOME.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/20/2015 - 11:05am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/13
No Report
9/14
4 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Ralph Dr - EDSO SLT SAR RESOURCES ASSIST SLTPD WITH A SEARCH FOR A MISSING AT RISK PERSON.
Pair arrested on suspicion of burglarizing vacation home
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 8:02pm
Two South Lake Tahoe men were arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of entering a vacation home rental and burglarizing it.
On August 31, 2015 at 12:46 a.m., an officer with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department was on patrol when he observed two men carrying items out of a vacation home on D Street, right across the street where the two suspects live.
South Lake Tahoe Building Permit Center extends hours
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 7:35pm
In order to improve customer service, the South Lake Tahoe Permit Center expanded their hours of operations.
Beginning today, August 17, the center will be open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no closures during the day.
The City recognized the need to provide quality customer service to the development community. The new hours of operation will help assist individuals and businesses who want to invest in the community, improve their buildings, and build new projects by providing more opportunities for permit processing needs.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 8:34pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/2
8:26 a.m. - Possession of Marijuana for Sale - Third Street - 24-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT ARRESTED FOR TRANSPORTATION AND POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR SALES.
New South Lake Tahoe VHR ordinance goes into effect October 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 9:05pm
A new vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance will take effect in South Lake Tahoe on October 1, 2015.
The new ordinance will require all homeowners who want to rent out their homes to get it inspected by the Zoning Administrator prior to being issued a license. Since the real estate community told City Council that not having a permit prior to escrow may cause homeowners to lose sales, the current homeowner may now get it inspected prior to the sale in order to take as much uncertainty away from sales as possible. This inspection will be valid for one year.
New Vacation Home Rental ordinance passes City Council
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 3:10pm
It was another packed house at the South Lake Tahoe City Council's meeting Tuesday, which has been commonplace for all of the meetings and workshops on the contentious subject of vacation home rentals.
In a unanimous vote of 4-0 (Councilman Tom Davis had to recuse himself), the City Council voted to implement an ordinance that addresses three key issues:
Vacation rentals on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 9:25pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be discussing changes to the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance on Tuesday that, if passed, will bring about changes to the permit review process, add criteria to be considered when a new permit is issued, and the addition of an annual renewal review.
There have been several packed council and community meetings on the topic of the proposed updated to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance, and Tuesday's meeting should be no different.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 9:36pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from June 8 to June 14, 2015. They responded to 225 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/8
Weapon offense in the 1100 block of Aspenwald Rd
Unlicensed driver at Harrison and Lakeview Avenuews
6/9
City Ordinance "other" at 10th and Roger
DUI in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/10
Spousal abuse in the 700 block of Patricia Lane
6/11
Vocal crowd at SLT City Council's Vacation Home Rental meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 10:33pm
Once again, an audience full of mainly Realtors and property managers filled the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers as the topic of Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) was on the agenda for discussion.
Renting a vacation home is being increasingly popular in South Lake Tahoe just as in other communities. Many tourists prefer to rent a VHR instead of a traditional motel or hotel room. There are many reasons from enjoying time with family to reunions and wedding parties.
Regulation of vacation homes a hot topic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 7:06pm
The impact of vacation rentals, a popular option for tourist lodging, is a big, and controversial topic in South Lake Tahoe.
New South Lake Tahoe community engagement website
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 10:42am
Have you ever wanted to share your opinion, comments, ideas and other thoughts with the City of South Lake Tahoe? Everyone is now able to speak up on a website with just that name: Speak Up SLT.
Communication is now easier, both for giving and receiving feedback on this forum. SpeakUp SLT will combine the power of social innovation and crowdsourcing with an online forum to prioritize projects and make the best decisions for our community. Citizens can vote on, comment on, and share other citizens’ ideas, as well as their own
Council passes new South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 9:00pm
In response to noise, trash and occupancy complaints, the City of South Lake Tahoe has adopted a new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance. The vote was 4-0 in favor since Councilman Tom Davis had to recuse himself since he is part owner of Tahoe Keys Resort.
New rules for South Lake Tahoe vacation home rentals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 9:21pm
There was standing room only at Tuesday's City Council meeting as changes to the current Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance were on the agenda.
Most of the audience was from the real estate and home rental management companies, both of whom felt there would be a lot of loss should a stricter policy be enforced.
Crowd expected as South Lake Tahoe City Council looks at vacation home rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 5:55pm
There are many sides to the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental (VHR) situation. On one side are the locals whose peaceful lives have been disturbed because they are the neighbors of vacation home rentals that are reportedly out of control with excess noise and trash that come from inconsiderate renters. On another side are the people wanting to enjoy South Lake Tahoe from the comfort of a private home. Yet another side are the second home owners who want to earn money from their vacation home.
Passions run high at City's vacation home rental meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 9:29pm
An overflowing audience of South Lake Tahoe residents, home owners, vacation home owners, real estate agents, property managers, vacation rental companies, locals and city officials were on hand Tuesday night at the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) community workshop held in City Council chambers at the airport.
City Manager Nancy Kerry ran the meeting, giving everyone a chance to speak their opinion after a short presentation.
Letter: Important opportunity for concerned community members
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 7:22pm
Letter to the Editor: Are you frustrated with the loss of community in your neighborhood due to weekend parties, disrespectful vacationers and trash at vacation rentals in your neighborhood? On March 24th the City of South Lake Tahoe will host a public meeting on proposed changes to the Vacation Home Rental Code.
This is an important opportunity for concerned community members to voice their opinions, challenges and frustrations due to the vacation rentals near your home.
Vacation home rentals in South Lake Tahoe subject of meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
March 24, 2015 - 5:30pm
A public workshop on the City of South Lake Tahoe's vacation home rental policy (VHR) will be held on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Excessive noise, trash and parking issues are some of the main complaints voiced by neighbors of vacation homes so the City wants to address all concerns. Those concerned neighbors as well as vacation homeowners, rental companies and hotels are invited to attend the meeting.
Meeting on the El Dorado County Vacation Rental Program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 10:23pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2015 - 11:00am
Learn about El Dorado County's Good Neighbor Program, their guide to handing vacation home rentals in the unincorported area of South Lake Tahoe, during a community meeting on March 4.
The County's Treasurer/Tax Collector’s Office has invited everyone who lives in the county, lives near a vacation rental, owns a vacation rental or manages them to their meeing being held at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 11 a.m.
Noise issues fuel review of SLT vacation home rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 12:30am
Vacation home rentals are an everyday part of life in South Lake Tahoe, though during weekends and holiday periods their impact is much more noticeable. With the large number of visitors "living" in the area neighborhoods next to full time residents their impact has created tension over noise, trash and parking issues.
In the City limits there are currently 1,574 houses that have a permit to be operated as a vacation home. In comparison there are about 15-20% that number in vacation cities Santa Cruz and Napa.
City Council agenda for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 9:03pm
Event Date:
February 17, 2015 - 9:00am
Tuesday's City Council meeting will cover a range of subjects, from commission appointments to a look at the Vacation Home Rental Policy.
At the January 20 City Council meeting, appointments were made to all boards but three spots remained opened. One should be filled at this week's meeting as there was one applicant for the Airport Land Use Commission opening. Scott Michal applied and will be appointed if Council believes he meets the qualifications.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 10:22pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/18
3:52 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Wasabe Way - DATING CO-HABITANTS ENGAGED IN VERBAL DISPUTE.
1/19
2:23 p.m. - Dogs off leash - Lily Ave - TWO 23-YEAR OLD MEN WERE CITED FOR HAVING DOGS OFF LEASH WHILE ON CONSERVANCY.
South Lake Tahoe vacation home rental policies examined
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 11:46pm
Many South Lake Tahoe residents find themselves dreading weekends, especially during ski season and the summer. Why you may ask? Because of the throngs of people headed for the vacation rental homes in their neighborhoods.
Two audits of vacation home rentals net over $38,800 in TOT and penalties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 10:37pm
It was discovered that a South Lake Tahoe homeowner had been renting out his vacation home since at least 2008 without paying transient occupancy tax (TOT). An audit of the City's Vacation Home Rental program discovered the violation, and when the homeowner refused to comply so a criminal investigation was conducted.
County meeting with vacation home owners to create "Good Neighbor Program"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 10:53pm
It's 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in the middle of summer and you've just turned out the lights to go to bed. But, you're finding this an impossible task because of the blaring music coming from the vacation rental next door.
It's midnight on Friday night in January. You're catching the end of a good movie in front of the fire but are finding it hard to hear the TV in your own home. The loud talking and screaming from the young adults in the hottub next door is louder that it should be.
City of South Lake Tahoe - Vacation Home Rentals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 5:41pmHere's an entertaining video on how to properly comply with the City of South Lake Tahoe's Vacation Home Rental Ordinances. Enjoy the presentation and if you have questions about a VHR in South Lake Tahoe, call (530) 542-6107.
Council to mull vacation rental program changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will consider four ways to pay for its Vacation Home Rental Program during its regular meeting Tuesday.Despite an increase in permit fee...
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 4:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
Opinion: Vail's tentacles spreading throughout Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 6:16amPresently, Vail is the big toe in the Tahoe basin ski industry controlling Northstar and Heavenly. Also, recently Heavenly bought a vacation home rental business. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-...
