EDC Board Meeting 8-18-2026

The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 18, 2026, with significant focus on vacation home rental (VHR) policies and related regulatory amendments. The board received extensive public comments from VHR owners and community members expressing concerns about recent ordinance changes that have impacted existing VHR operators, particularly regarding permit requirements, occupancy limits, and definitions of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) versus guest houses. The board reviewed recommendations from a VHR ad hoc committee, including restoring occupancy allowances, permitting detached guest houses as rentals, removing buffer zones for parcels over five acres on the West Slope, and increasing the age limit for children exempt from occupancy counts. The board approved most ad hoc recommendations except for removing the buffer for large parcels, which was tabled for further outreach. Staff also proposed administrative changes to strengthen enforcement, clarify permit renewal processes, and establish appeal procedures. Additionally, the board approved revisions to procurement policy C17 and legislative policy A4, including authorizing the Chief Administrative Office to add the county seal to coalition letters on tort reform and wildfire liability. The meeting included discussions on economic development, zoning ordinance updates, and the formation of a new Mello-Roos community facilities district for infrastructure funding. Motions were passed to advance these procurement and policy items, with some directed for further community engagement or ad hoc review.