Short Term Rentals Ordinance (Ordinance No. 25-O-2918)

The City of Beverly Hills has enacted Ordinance No. 25-O-2918 to amend its regulations governing short-term rentals in single-family and multifamily residential zones, aiming to strengthen control over transient occupancy while ensuring compliance with state environmental laws. This regulatory action qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically under Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines, which determine that the changes involve minor land use adjustments with no potential for significant environmental impact. The ordinance does not authorize new construction or alter existing zoning designations but revises permissible uses and operational standards for transient rentals within residential areas to preserve neighborhood character, public health, and safety. The implementation is overseen by the City of Beverly Hills, with Chloe Chen, Principal Planner, serving as the primary point of contact for environmental compliance and exemption documentation. There is no procurement process, pricing, contract value, or federal acquisition regulation (FAR) framework involved—this is purely a municipal regulatory proceeding. The Notice of Exemption was filed and certified on August 6, 2025, with submissions required to be delivered either via mail to the Sacramento office or directly to the City’s Planning and Research Department in Beverly Hills. No electronic submission system is specified, and the process relies on physical or certified paper documentation. The ordinance applies citywide across all affected residential zones and is not tied to any service delivery, contractual performance period, or financial transaction; it represents a legislative and environmental compliance action rather than a government contract for goods or services.