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TOWN OF WICKENBURG Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations Steve Boyle November 17, 2025 • Senate Bill 1168 Approved in Arizona • Requires all short-term rentals (STRs) to acquire a permit • Title 9-500.39: Cities/Towns cannot prohibit STRs, but can regulate • Proposed code language in draft Ordinance vs Model Ordinance • Council reviewed the model ordinance and proposed process in September during study session. Background 2 • Ordinance aims to preserve neighborhood character and housing stock • Ensure responsible operation of STR’s in Town • Balance tourism benefits with community livability Options 3 • STR permitting • Compliance with zoning, safety & nuisance standards • Owner/emergency contact disclosure • Neighbor notification of STR use • Prohibition of illegal/harmful uses • Suspension of permits & civil penalties for misuse Key Regulatory Options 4 • Annual STR registration fee $250 (separate resolution) • Fines: starting at $500 for non-compliance • Licensing: valid TPT + local business licenses required • Insurance coverage required on property • Regulations regarding individuals with criminal history • Owners maintain renter background records (1 year) Proposed Wickenburg Regulations 5 • Approx. 80 STR;s in Wickenburg • Potential revenue: $17,000 annually • Web base registration • Net positive revenue plus reduced staff workload Estimated Local Impact 6 • Property identification • Emergency contact tracking • Online registration & notifications • Fee collection & compliance notices • Compliant management • Liability insurance verification Software Benefits 7 • Community Development- zoning and permit review, code compliance • Finance – fee collection, licensing • Police- enforcement, incident response Department Roles 8 • Propose actual adoption on future Town Council agenda • Allow 30 day cure period • Cross-department collaboration for rollout • STR regulations = balance of property rights & neighborhood protection • Registration ensures accountability • Generates revenue to support enforcement & oversight Next Steps 9 Questions? 10