Newport Beach tightens vacation rental rules

The Newport Beach City Council has tighten up short-term rental rules in town after months of discussion and several community meetings aimed at balancing the booming business with the tension caused in the beach-side neighborhoods.
On Tuesday, July 14, the council put a stamp on several new regulations first laid out at a previous meeting.
Active short-term lodging permits in the city of Newport Beach. Active short-term lodging permits in the city of Newport Beach.
Among the new rules: Operator