A resolution to extend the existing moratorium on new applications to register Short-Term Rental units through September 12, 2023
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the Town of Michiana Shores adopted a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of applications of new short-term rentals in the Town in order to evaluate ways to address concerns within the community with the current ordinance and resolution related to short-term rentals; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2023, the Town Council extended the length of the moratorium so that it is not set to expire on August 8, 2023;
WHEREAS, since the moratorium has been in effect, the Town has made substantial progress in reviewing the various issues related to short-term rentals and is in the process of developing new proposed regulations;
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to allow sufficient time for the proposed regulations to be incorporated into the existing ordinance and resolution;
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Town Council of the Town of Michiana Shores, La Porte County, Indiana as follows:
The moratorium imposed on September 13, 2022 is hereby extended through September 12, 2023
REPEAL PROVISION: All prior ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent with any of the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this resolution is deemed to be invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision, or portion of this ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Michiana Shores, County of La Porte, Indiana, this 14th day of February 2023.