DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Douglas County commissioners will hold their next meeting at the Tahoe Justice Court on Thursday, October 16, starting at 10 a.m. They will be covering VHRs, stormwater, giving proclamations, and receiving a presentation from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

Highlights of the agenda:

Presentation only. Ceremonial presentation of Proclamation 2025P-093 commending the Tahoe Knight Monsters, DLC Hockey, Tim Tebow, David Hodges, and Zawyer Sports for their successful inaugural season and for their lasting contributions to the economic vitality, community spirit, and entertainment landscape of Douglas County.

For presentation only. Presentation of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) Fiscal Year 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting key achievements, marketing initiatives, tourism impacts, and community partnerships.

For possible action. Discussion regarding the adoption of Resolution 2025R-091, increasing the South Tahoe Refuse Company’s trash disposal rates by the interim year rate adjustment of 5.0% for the 2026 calendar year, as allowed under the terms of the franchise agreement. This resolution will also increase the trash rates by the previously approved rate adjustment for implementation of the 3-cart collection service program. The total cumulative rate increase for the 2026 calendar year is 9.69%. Douglas County receives a 3% franchise fee on the revenue collected from Douglas County citizens in the Tahoe Township who voluntarily choose to be served by South Tahoe Refuse.

For possible action. Discussion regarding Douglas County’s stormwater program, including: existing stormwater infrastructure, the stormwater program’s current annual funding, current and future stormwater program priorities, and future funding options for the construction and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and the acquisition and management of critical lands.

For possible action. Discussion to introduce Ordinance 2025-1655, an ordinance amending Chapter 20.622 of the Douglas County Code, the Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental (“VHR”) Ordinance, or provide direction to staff to make changes to the proposed ordinance and bring the ordinance back for reintroduction. The current proposed amendments to the VHR Ordinance include, but are not limited to: consolidating renter requirements into a new section and referring to those requirements as a Code of Conduct; clarifying restrictions on VHRs in residential communities north of Cave Rock State Park; amending insurance
requirements; amending regulations regarding waitlists and renewal applications; revisingrequirements related to local contacts; and amending and reorganizing certain penalties and procedures for violations. Affected properties are those within the Tahoe Basin. First Reading.

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