Arlington Park Neighborhood Association

Meeting Summary
11/5/02 at 5:30 PM

Landlord Registration
Issue Identification:

1. There
   is an increasing number of short-term rentals in the St. Armand’s
   area. People are purchasing homes near the beach for investments
   and renting them out weekly.
2. There
   is no local contact number for many of the properties. Some are
   listed to Corporations with PO Boxes, some are up north.
3. Over occupancy of residences.

Possible Resolutions:

1. Changing the zoning code which classifies a hotel/motel after 3 day stay.
   Longboat Key has a 90 minimum stay on rentals.
2. Each property in the City should have a local contact so associations and
   City may contact responsible parties.
3. Changing the zoning code to require owner occupancy in residential
   neighborhoods.
4. Cross-training police and code enforcement staff.
5. For long term rentals, initiate a registration program.
6. Forcing a local contact for every piece of property in the City limits.
7. No longer allow PO Boxes in property appraisers data base.
8. If a tenant is served in a legal matter, it should count as “service”.
9. Attempt to match property IDs (address) with the utility bills. Require
   business licenses for those who don’t match.

Front Yard Parking

Issue Identification:

1. # of vehicles allowed to be parked on a property is excessive for
   amount of square footage in front of lot

Possible Resolutions:

1. Properties should have a designated parking area – not greater than
   certain % of total front yard.
2. Enforce and/or Introduce impervious surfaces to zoning codes.
3. Allow more parking on streets – require all 4 tires be on the
   street.