Author Archives: Webadmin

Punch card “Utilization and Accounting” on 9/9/20 BOT Agenda

Incline Village Crystal Bay Matters Posted on by

This item will have an impact on the FY21-22 budget. It is clear that IVGID budgets to the rec/beach fees, i.e. it determines the maximum acceptable amount for the rec/beach fee and then budgets to spend that amount. It’s supposed to be the other way around. Determine what is needed to maintain and improve our amenities, and after a public hearing to see if the citizens/Board agree, assess fees to meet those needs. The GM’s Ordinance 7 Committee hasn’t even met yet,but the Board is being asked for direction on punch cards.There are many aspects to the discussion, but the … Continue reading →

Lessons from Paradise

Incline Village Crystal Bay Matters Posted on by

August 2020 As I write this comment, my wife and I have been preparing to leave our beautiful Incline Village home if a fire emergency develops in the area. We have packed one of our cars with sleeping bags, valuables, and heirlooms in case we need to evacuate on short notice. In 2018, just two years ago the Camp fire (aka Paradise Fire)……(from wikopedia) caused at least 85 civilian fatalities, with one person still missing, and injured 12 civilians, two prison inmate firefighters, and three other firefighters. It covered an area of 153,336 acres (62,053 ha) (almost 240 sq. miles), and … Continue reading →

Public hearing on STR’s set for 1:30 PM on Tuesday, August 25

Incline Village Crystal Bay Matters Posted on by

The agenda for the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners has been posted on the county website. https://www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/2020/files/agendas/2020-08-25/agenda.pdf Item 21 (Ordinances relating to Short Term Rentals) will be heard at 1:30 PM. Public comment is easy. You don’t have to drive to Reno. It can be made by phone, email or Zoom. Instructions for Public Comment. Public comment, whether on action items or general public comment, is limited to three (3) minutes per person. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which … Continue reading →

Revised STR regulations announced.

Incline Village Crystal Bay Matters Posted on by

Plusses and minuses on the new draft STR ordinances. The new draft ordinances can be found on the County website: https://www.washoecounty.us/csd/planning_and_development/board_commission/planning_commission/2020/Files/BCC-8-25-20-STR-report.pdf On the plus side, there is a provision for restrictions during a “declared emergency”. On the minus side are the incorporation of language that does away with the requirement for signs, prohibits unannounced inspections even in life threatening situations, requires fewer parking spaces and puts absolutely no limit on the number of STR permits that can be issued in our residential neighborhoods. In the mixed bag category, is the new provision for determining occupancy limits. Instead of limiting occupancy … Continue reading →

Missing STR provisions

Incline Village Crystal Bay Matters Posted on by

When the BOCC heard the first draft of the vacation rentals back in February, only 2 members of the public spoke with concerns about the negative impacts of STR’s while a cadre of 10 real estate agents, property managers, STR owners and paid lobbyists objected to almost every facet of the proposed ordinance that might have been helpful to the community. So we don’t know exactly what will be in the regulations presented on 8/25, but here are the Items that the Board asked to either delete or dilute: Inspections -No more unannounced inspections, so if you report over-occupancy, or … Continue reading →

Limit STR’s

Incline Village Crystal Bay Matters Posted on by

We keep hearing “oh, you moved to a resort, what did you expect?” Just because we are considered a resort doesn’t mean we have to give up our community. If you look at all of the other resorts, and tourist areas around the country that have faced this issue sooner, rather than later, they have overwhelmingly found solutions that limit short term rentals. Here are some of the ways STR’s have been limited: Limit on number of days of operation. Limit STR’s to hosted rentals to a primary residence where the owner is living on the property. Limit STR’s to … Continue reading →

Exchange passes

Incline Village Crystal Bay Matters Posted on by

Exchange passes were a way to distribute beach access to individuals without giving them punch cards. They were a little known method that allowed STR and timeshare owners and agents (and others) to use punch card value in “exchange” for these transferable beach tickets. According to GM Winquest 3500 exchange passes were issued in 2020 before it was decided to curtail issuance after posts on social media disclosed the potential for abuse.

Continue reading →