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Fines Related to City Code § 17.44.090, Short-Term Rental Violations
For the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fines Schedule, Section 17.44.090, “Short-term rentals,” to include fines for short-term rental violations.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Resolution 33-26
Introduced by: Mayor Littmann
Co-sponsored by: Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman O’Neill
Referred to: Finance Committee
A RESOLUTION concerning
Fines Related to City Code § 17.44.090, Short-Term Rental Violations
FOR the purpose of updating the Fiscal Year 2027 Fines Schedule, Section 17.44.090, “Short-term rentals,” to include fines for short-term rental violations.
WHEREAS, The City of Annapolis has been issuing fines for short-term rentals at the same rate as long-term residential rentals, which is $1,000 per violation; and
WHEREAS, Short-term rentals are subject to a different regulatory framework in § 17.44.090 of the City Code because such rentals have unique community impacts, market dynamics, and enforcement challenges, differentiating them from traditional rental properties; and
WHEREAS, By increasing the fine for initial and repeated short-term rental violations to $5,000, the City can create a strong financial disincentive that ensures compliance with § 17.44.090.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule shall be amended as follows:
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Code Reference |
Description |
Fine for Initial Offense |
Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations |
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17.44.090(H)(3) |
Short-Term Rental |
Not to exceed $5,000 |
Not to exceed $5,000 |
AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that this resolution shall take effect upon passage.