To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Molly Rattigan, Community Resources and Development Director
Prepared By: Natalia Hernandez, Office Assistant II
TITLE:
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Short Term Rental Facilitator (SB 346)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Approve the second reading and introduction of an ordinance adding Section 3.20.065 titled “Short-Term Rental Facilitator Reporting” to the Napa Municipal Code to require reporting in accordance with Senate Bill 346.
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DISCUSSION:
This is the second reading and final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 3.20.065 titled “Short-Term Rental Facilitator Reporting” to the Napa Municipal Code to require reporting in accordance with Senate Bill 346.
The introduction and first reading of the ordinance was held at the Regular City Council meeting on July 21, 2026. If approved the ordinance will become effective thirty days following adoption.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
The Ordinance is expected to improve the accuracy and efficiency of TOT administration and compliance monitoring.
CEQA:
The Community Services & Development Director has determined that the Ordinance does not qualify as a Project subject to CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is otherwise exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
ATCH 1 - Ordinance
NOTIFICATION:
Legal notice of public hearing published in the Napa Valley Register on July 6, 2026.