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VOL. 29, N0. 36
SEPT. 11, 2015
Del Mar to create new short-term rentals rules By Bianca Kaplanek
THE BEST OF THE BEST Kelly Slater glides through the first day of competition during the Hurley Pro on Wednesday at Lower Trestles in San Clemente. The world’s best surfers are taking advantage of some perfect surf with waves in the four to six foot range and clean conditions. The Hurley Pro has a competitive window now through Sept. 20. Surfline is forecasting a gradual fading trend in surf but with still rideable waves over the weekend. Photo by Bill Reilly
OMWD celebrates recycled water pumping station their landscaping needs as they are being asked to conserve potable water during the drought. As part of Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order to cut water use statewide by 25 percent, OMWD users were mandated to cut water use by 32 percent. “Our customers have risen to the challenge of conservation by replacing lawns with drought tolerant landscaping and limiting their water use, but at the same time, we recognize that they still need a source of water to take care of these things,” OMWD General Manager Kim Thorner said. “This locally supported drought proof water source will allow them to keep their plants alive...while also meeting the state’s mandates.” Water District officials said Board members of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District from left: Christy Guerin, Rob- the station was inspired by a simiert Topolovac and Larry Watt, celebrate the grand opening of a new “fueling” station on lar one in Northern California creWednesday. The facility allows OMWD residential customers to fill up drums with recycled water for such uses as landscaping. Photo by Aaron Burgin
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REGION — A “fueling” station in the 4S Ranch community is giving new meaning to the phrase “fill ‘er up.” The Olivenhain Municipal Water District on Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of its recycled water fill station off of Campania Avenue and Camino San Thomas. The facility is believed to be the first of its kind in San Diego. Residential customers can stop by the station three days a week and fill up drums with up to 300 gallons of recycled water, which can be used for landscaping, washing cars, cleaning driveways and other similar uses. Recycled water, which flows through bright purple pipes, cannot be used for washing dishes, showers, cooking or drinking. Water District officials said the station will provide a source of water for residents to keep up with
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By Aaron Burgin
DEL MAR — Residents who rent their homes, or rooms within them, for 30 days or less will soon be able to do so legally, although potentially with a few more rules in place. Council directed staff at the Aug. 8 meeting to begin working on code amendments that will allow the practice. Zoning districts don’t currently define or list short-term rentals as an allowed use, although residential zones don’t expressly prohibit them either. In some cases, such as code sections related to the housing element, the rental of a dwelling is permitted. Council members generally all agree on many of the requirements that should be included in the new regulations. Emergency 24-hour contact information of the owner, operator and manager must be posted clearly on the inside and outside of the unit. A response to any complaints must be responded to within 45 minutes. A good-neighbor policy that will be adopted by the city must also be posted and distributed to owners, leasing and booking agents, operators and tenants. Additionally, there should be requirements related to the availability of onsite parking spaces and a prohibition or limitations on oversized vehicles. Adequate trash collection bins must be available and collection schedules observed. Tenants will be required to comply with city noise regulations. Owners will need to obtain a permit or license and violations of any of the rules could result in
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