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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Mix saw thousands of dollars go down the drain when water didn't ... Fake grass offers real water savings ... Hosler Dam siren test due Monday ... Mix saw thousands of dollars go down the drain when water didn't ... Fake grass offers real water savings ... Hosler Dam siren test due Monday ... OUR VIEW Our View: Ashland backs residents over visitors in lodging decision Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News After two years of work, the city of Ashland is poised to limit vacation rentals. The proposed "accessory traveler's accommodation" ordinance would limit competition for bed-and-breakfast inns and limit tourism impacts on neighborhoods. It also would limit options for tourists, something the City Council must consider. In 2012 , the council considered officially allowing what already existed: whole-house rentals, so-called vacation rental by owner, or VRBO, popularized by Airbnb and other online services matching travelers with homeowners. The city's bed-and-breakfast industry, subject to lodging taxes and kitchen inspections, objected strenuously, and the council backed off. The new ordinance that will come before the council Tuesday night for a public hearing was approved by the Planning Commission last month. It would allow homeowners to rent out rooms, but not entire houses: The owner would have to be physically present in the home, could not provide meals and must provide at least two off-street parking spots. Renters would be limited to one car. These restrictions should allay most of the fears of B&B operators about competition and of residents concerned about the impact on their neighborhoods. On-street parking would not increase. But the new rules would restrict lodging options in Ashland. For better or worse, VRBO lodging is extremely popular across the country, particularly in tourism destinations. That option will no longer exist here. There are, however, definite pluses for B&B owners and residents. The city has weighed their interests against those of out-of-town visitors and so far come down on the side of local residents.   DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501