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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
Yes----limited to owners and renters of 30 days or more, as well as their guests. Not much of a limitation except for the Airbnb's and other STRs. Residents other than golfers would benefit as well---less crowding on pickleball courts and other activities at the Rec Centers such as exercise classes. Just how attractive would a STR in The Villages be if all you could do is stare at the four walls?
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Geez, I'm agreeing with you too often, lately.
I've been involved in a few STR controversy, in a couple of towns up north. There was a thread on TOTV about a year ago, complaining about STR's and their effect on the community.
I put together a "rough framework", that was primarily focused on controlling guest passes (or ID's) and essentially making it difficult (if not impossible) to get a Guest Pass for renters who were here less than a month (thereby reducing STR rentals and stress on the amenities) My framework wasn't without holes, it was a "first pass" at an idea. What I considered the lynch pin of the idea, were all the controls that needed to be put in place, were within the jurisdiction of the CDD's and could be implemented, without running afoul of Florida's law that prevents communities from outlawing STR's. As you correctly point out, "amenity access" is the key and probably out of reach by the state's prohibition on STR control.
The reaction from the peanut gallery, was exactly as you would expect. No a person offered a substantive alternative, solution or even a tweak. It was much more fun to complain and poke holes.
The basic hole in my premise, was the Developer has a vested interest in maintaining a "full occupancy of homes" at all times. Why? Because the Developer owns all the commercial properties and the value of those properties, is entirely based on the revenue generated by the tenants. More "residents" = more shoppers, more diners, more everything ... including higher rents for the commercial space. Keep in mind, once the CDD's take over the infrastructure, there's no more increased costs for the developer ... roads, police, utilities, emergency, etc. All those costs are being absorbed by the CDD's.