Santa Barbara County is the latest jurisdiction to try to tackle the controversy over the use of homes for short term rentals.
Today, County Supervisors looked at a proposal which would ban the rentals in residential and industrial areas, and allow them in agricultural, and some mixed use areas.
The proposal brought out a big crowd of people. Some say short term rentals provide needed rooms for visitors, attract tourists, and provide the county with additional tax revenue. Others contend they create noise and traffic concerns, and are inappropriate in neighborhoods.
County supervisors decided they wanted more information, and put off a decision on the proposal until next year.