TIARA Tybee Island Association of Rental Agents

11/01/2023

The 90-day minimum rental obligation is just an attempt to discourage owners and property managers. Such constraints pose a burden on those who just want to rent out their homes for some additional income while they are not using them. TIARA invites the City of Tybee to be mindful of the consequences of this rule and reconsider.

As our Tybee Alliance continues to advocate for the rights of residents, businesses, and property owners across our island, it’s important to recognize the many ways in which the imposed ordinances lack basic logic.

One of the requirements of the 90-day rental rule, where property owners must successfully rent their homes for a minimum of 90 days to retain their vacation rental permit or have it permanently revoked, is that the listing must also be at “full market value.”

This is a strange and inconsistent rule because there is no clear definition for what is considered “full market value”. This tricky wording is just one of the many examples of city governments doing anything they can – sensical or not – to take away the rights of owners.

As a , we need to band together against these increasingly strict ordinances. Confusing language and harsh statutes create a minefield amid these regulations where residents can unwittingly step on and see their retirement hopes go up in smoke.

05/01/2023

Vacation rentals generate $4 million in income each year for . Now, as the city government is revoking with harsh restrictions on vacation rentals, who will foot the bill for this massive decrease in local revenue?

With no clear plan or path, the future for residents seems murky – especially for those whose businesses rely on visitor spending to keep running.

Vacation rentals are a significant source of revenue for the local economy on . With the city of Tybee continuing to restrict operations with increasingly unjust legislation, who will foot the bill when the annual $4 million in generated by disappears?

Providing fewer accommodation options limits access to the island, meaning less foot traffic and spending at local shops and businesses. Who will cover the losses that local business owners face that mainly cater to tourists? Or, when those shops are forced to close, who will cover the city’s lost tax revenue?

Tybee residents want to know the city’s plan for recovering millions of dollars in lost revenue in an attempt to turn our welcoming vacation island into a private one. Will the locals be left to foot the bill, or will the services and infrastructure be left to crumble?

Although no plan has been presented, residents and business owners deserve an answer and clear insight into our future.

05/12/2022

Tybee Alliance filed a second lawsuit in the Superior Court of Chatham County to challenge the legality and enforceability of short-term rental ordinances.

Follow Tybee Alliance on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, via to show your support for the cause.

Our coalition of local businesses and residents, Tybee Alliance, filed a second in the Superior Court of Chatham County to challenge the legality and enforceability of short-term rental ordinances adopted by the Mayor and City Council.

We asked the court for a declaratory judgment that the regulations approved on October 13, 2022, are invalid because they are not in accordance with the Constitution, the Georgia Code, and the City’s Charter.

Neither of the two ordinances was presented in written final form before implementation. Both were orally amended at the same time as the motion for approval and then revised following the meeting. This process directly conflicts with the City Charter, which requires every finalized ordinance to be introduced in writing.

The Georgia Supreme Court has also held that municipal governments must strictly follow specific practices when passing a local ordinance – which is why we are holding the council accountable for failure to follow procedure. In the name of transparency and open government, this farce cannot be allowed to masquerade as sound public policy.

To learn more about our alliance and how you can be an industry advocate and support a welcoming Tybee Island for all, visit www.tybeealliance.org. Also, please share this update with like-minded individuals interested in supporting our efforts.

02/12/2022

The vacation rental industry has been under attack – but that’s only because of mismanaged properties and managers that put profits over people.

TIARA focuses on impact and improvement, along with providing the highest quality experiences and advantages for both residents and guests.

This article gives incredible insight into how essential it is to maintain high-quality standards and ethics to see the endless benefits that short-term have on surrounding neighborhoods.

Properly managed vacation rentals can help communities thrive by providing a guest experience that showcases the true magic the destination has to offer.

We highlighted 5 benefits of locally managed , including , regional knowledge, improved safety and maintenance, personalization, and improved community care.

Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-benefits-locally-managed-vacation-rentals-tybee-alliance

15/11/2022

Short-term vacation rentals are an extremely important part of the economy of . In 2021 alone, created $4.2 million of tax revenue, which was more than half of the money generated by the hotel/motel tax.

Almost half goes to the city’s general fund, which includes administration, public works, and public safety. A further 20% goes to marketing the island and generating more tourism in a self-sustaining cycle.

TIARA’s members are dedicated to following a strict standard of ethics that protects both guests and residents so the whole can thrive.

01/11/2022

As Tybee Alliance so accurately states, “We need to stop painting all vacation rentals with the same brush and recognize that the vast majority want to foster connection, and happiness, and share our deep love for the island.”

TIARA’s members are dedicated to following a strict standard of ethics that protect both guests and residents so the whole community can thrive.

Follow Tybee Alliance on LinkedIn and Twitter, via to show your support.

There are endless benefits to operating an enterprise locally, and the hospitality industry is no exception. When visiting , we encourage guests to…

05/10/2022

Tybee Alliance
Call to Action
October 5, 2022

After months of collective effort to negotiate in good faith with Tybee Island officials, we feel that no substantial progress has been made and we have no faith that further fruitless negotiations will prove beneficial to our effort to protect property rights, subvert government overreach, and safeguard a vital foundation of the Tybee Island economy.

This morning, The Tybee Alliance filed a lawsuit against the City of Tybee Island challenging the legality of existing Short-term Vacation Rental ordinances.

After months of collective effort to negotiate in good faith with Tybee Island officials, we feel that no substantial progress has been made, and we have no faith that further fruitless negotiations will prove beneficial to our effort to protect property rights, subvert government overreach, and safeguard a vital foundation of the Tybee Island economy. ode, and the City’s Charter. Should the City Council enact further unlawful restrictions, we will add the problematic amendments to the lawsuit we filed this morning.

We’ve had enough.

After over a year of a moratorium on permits for STR’s, the City is now only one vote away from adopting even further unnecessary and arbitrary restrictions. The City has already amended its STR ordinance eight times since it was initially adopted in 2016. Enough is enough!

Homeowners can no longer sit idly by while their rights are taken away by three members of the City Council, who have stubbornly ignored feedback from the majority of property owners and stakeholders.

What you can do to help:

We need your help to defend the rights of Tybee property owners and protect our economy.

1. Please forward this email to those in your network that you think will help join our coalition to protect our rights. Please ask them to join and donate.

2. If you haven’t already contributed to our legal effort, now is the time. Please donate today. Lawsuits are expensive.

3. If you’ve contributed in the past, please consider another contribution if you are able. None of us can afford to shortchange this effort. Our livelihoods are on the line.

Now, more than ever, is time for everyone to act with determination and resolve.

Please support the legal challenge by the Tybee Alliance. Visit the website https://www.tybeealliance.org to make a financial contribution to the legal efforts today.
Filed in the Superior Court of Chatham County, the lawsuit seeks injunctive relief and declaratory judgment to defend property rights and stop the abuses heaped upon STR owners by the City. The lawsuit specifically petitions the Court to declare the existing ordinances invalid and unenforceable because they are inconsistent with the Constitution, the Georgia Code, and the City’s Charter. Should the City Council enact further unlawful restrictions, we will add the problematic amendments to the lawsuit we filed this morning.

Creating a more welcoming Tybee Island for all. We need your support to defend the rights of Tybee homeowners and protect our economy. Donate Now Join Tybee AllianceTybee Alliance is a coalition of local business and residents in support of property rights and the positive impact of vacation rentals...

24/06/2022

Tybee Alliance is a 501 (c) (6) that was formed to create an alliance of stakeholders interested in the responsible growth and economic viability of Tybee Island. Our coalition is composed of full-time Tybee residents, Tybee business owners, realtors, homeowners, short-term vacation rental managers, and so many more.

Given the events and discussions at last night's council meeting regarding STRs, we need support for property rights more than ever.

The Tybee Alliance is now ready to accept new members and financial contributions through its new website, www.TybeeAlliance.org. We ask that all TIARA members and their clients consider joining as members of the organization by contributing to the general fund, which will cover legal, public relations, and administrative costs associated with protecting Short Term Vacation Rental rights. We also ask that you encourage those you know on the island to support the Tybee Alliance.

We have engaged counsel to help us interpret and offer legal opinions on proposed STVR ordinances and current and proposed zoning laws. We are prepared with counsel to consider and use all legal options if needed, but Tybee Alliance needs you to help us meet this challenge! 100% of the funds raised by Tybee Alliance will be used to help protect your rights.

Many short-term vacation rental companies and the Tourism Leadership Council have joined and contributed. Please become a member of the Tybee Alliance by going to www.TybeeAlliance.org and becoming a member.

Creating a more welcoming Tybee Island for all. Join Tybee AllianceTybee Alliance is a coalition of local business and residents in support of property rights and the positive impact of vacation rentals on the community of Tybee Island.Your membership supports efforts to keep our island open and wel...

14/04/2022

There are 3 STVR items on the Tybee City Council agenda tonight – 2 proposed draft ordinances to possibly send to the Planning commission and the last item is to extend the STVR moratorium until August 31, 2022.

8. 2022-04, Draft of STVR Ordinance for possible referral to Planning Commission
9. 2022-05, Draft of STVR Ordinance for possible referral to Planning Commission
14. Resolution 2022-02: Resolution on Moratorium Status

https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/tybee-pubu/MEET-Packet-f1fac6e8e7344907a63add0a91d27cd2.pdf

11/11/2021

Thank you to the City of Tybee Island Council for 𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 to slow down the STVR ordinance in order to take the time to gather more data.

10/11/2021

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 enactment of a short-term vacation rental ordinance which is legal, equitable and enforceable.

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 the clarification of occupancy limitations for overnight usage of two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults.

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 the City’s proposed definition of an adult as any person over the age of fifteen years old for the purposes of this ordinance.

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 City enforcement of nuisance ordinances for violations related to noise, trash, parking and disorderly conduct.

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 codification of a numerical cap particularly when the cap is based on subjective, unvalidated numbers. Adoption of a cap necessitates inclusion of language which addresses the re-permitting of properties that currently have STVR permits. A temporary extension of the moratorium would be a preferable alternative to adoption of a numerical cap provided that new owners of properties that currently have an STVR permit must be allowed to re-apply for a permit during this period. This would address owners’ concerns regarding re-permitting and would avoid disruption of future guest reservations which are already booked.

Should the City Council elect to include a numerical cap on permits, 𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 inclusion of language to create a path for the new property owner of an existing STVR in good standing to re-apply for a permit and to provide assurance that the City will grant the new rental permit even if the numerical cap has already been reached. To that end, 𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 proposes:

Re-permitting upon transfer of ownership; Under section 34-261 add the following:

(𝘧) 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 90 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵, 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴.

𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨; 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 34-260 𝘢𝘥𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨:

(𝘧) "𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨" 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴.

09/11/2021

Tybee City Council meets, Wednesday, November 10th at 6:30 pm. We encourage TIARA members to contact City Council members ahead of the meeting to share our position. 👑 https://www.cityoftybee.org/246/City-Council

08/11/2021

➡️ 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐕𝐑 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄
The public is invited to share feedback on the draft STVR ordinance in a virtual listening session with City Manager Shawn Gillen, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.. The draft document will be available to the public in advance of the session. (We will share it here on the TIARA page!)

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://bit.ly/listen110921

Meeting ID: 841 4366 3449; Passcode: 352363

06/11/2021

Please contact Tybee City Council before the Wednesday, November 10th council meeting!

Mayor Shirley Sessions
912-695-0724
[email protected]

Council Member John Branigin
912.704.6528
[email protected]

Council Member Barry Brown
912-786-9588
[email protected]

Council Member Jay Burke
912-786-4573
[email protected]

Council Member Nancy DeVetter
404-509-5666
[email protected]

Council Member “Spec” Hosti
912-786-4573
[email protected]

Council Member Monty Parks
912-704-5152
[email protected]

29/10/2021

On Thursday night, the Tybee City Council took a step toward passing new short-term vacation rental (“STVR”) regulation which include some wins for property owners and businesses, as well as some areas that still need some work. Thank you to everyone who spoke at the Council meeting, called or emailed Council Members, and submitted formal comments to the City.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, the Council increased the occupancy level to the industry standard of “2 adults per bedroom plus 2.” 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Unfortunately, the critical issue of transferability of permits when a property is sold or transferred has not been fully addressed yet. Thanks to your education efforts, the Council understands the importance of transferability, but they are not sure how to deal with it equitably yet and their current approach creates some problems. We plan to provide the Council and staff with examples of what works well in other communities in hopes of addressing this critical matter over the next two weeks prior to passage of the ordinance.

The proposed ordinance also contains a temporary cap of 760 permits in certain residentially-zoned areas. The cap will sunset in June or sooner if the Council adopts more specific language. Of course, there are still many details to be worked out, so we will continue to follow this process closely and communicate with you.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗩𝗥 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹.

Tybee Island council passed the first reading of a short-term vacation rental ordinance that regulates occupancy and number of rentals on the island.

28/10/2021

Let's take the time to get this ordinance right!

28/10/2021

T.I.A.R.A. members support fair, equitable, enforceable regulations for short-term rentals. Join us today at City Council to encourage our Tybee leaders to slow down so we all have the opportunity to get this ordinance right!

Time:
6:30 - 10:00 PM

Location:
Courtroom/Council Chambers
Burke Day Public Safety Building
78 Van Horn
Tybee Island, GA 31328

28/10/2021

REMINDER!
City Council meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early to get a seat!

LOCATION:
Courtroom/Council Chambers
Burke Day Public Safety Building
78 Van Horn

28/10/2021

𝕃𝕖𝕥'𝕤 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥, 𝕋𝕪𝕓𝕖𝕖!
Tybee Island vacation rental owners and management firms support fair, equitable, enforceable regulations for short-term vacation rentals. The Tybee City Council must take the time to fully consider this complex issue and base decisions on sound data or they risk damaging our biggest and most vital industry on Tybee: 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢.

27/10/2021

Let's speak up to our City Council and ask them to slow down and let's get this STVR ordinance right.

COUNCIL EMAIL ADDRESSES: (copy and paste)
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26/10/2021

If your business relies on visitors spending money on Tybee, then the Tybee City Council needs to hear from you! Please speak up now to the City Council Members and tell them not to kill Tybee tourism with a punitive, unenforceable, unequitable anti-STVR ordinance. The issue has been fast-tracked to go before Council on October 28th, so speak up now and tell them to slow down and get it right!

COUNCIL EMAIL ADDRESSES: (copy and paste)
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26/10/2021

𝙏𝙮𝙗𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙨. 𝙎𝙏𝙑𝙍 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙀𝙊𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙔❗

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜?
1. Contact Tybee City Council (contact information below)

2. Like/Follow TIARA's Facebook and Nextdoor pages! https://nextdoor.com/pages/tiara-tybee-island-ga

3. Plan to attend Thursday, Oct. 28 City Council meeting at 6:30 pm.

City Council Contact Information:
MONTY PARKS
Phone: 912-704-5152
[email protected]

SPEC HOSTI
Phone: 912-786-4573
[email protected]

NANCY DEVETTER
Phone: 404-509-5666
[email protected]

JAY BURKE
Phone: 912-786-4573
[email protected]

BARRY BROWN
Phone: 912-656-5589
[email protected]

JOHN BRANIGIN
Phone: 912.704.6528
[email protected]

18/10/2021

When renting from a professional vacation rental management company, guests enjoy additional benefits and services that are not typically offered by single homeowners, including a 24-hour customer service contact, concierge services, housekeeping, partnerships with local vendors, and sometimes the ability to search and reserve a home securely online. 𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬.

12/10/2021

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 members work to avert potential problems and to ensure that developing problems are resolved. We ask that guests recognize 𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 member companies’ dedication to maintaining a peaceful family atmosphere for all residents and visitors of Tybee Island. 𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 has implemented a 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 and members pledge to inform all of our guests about local laws, subdivision rules, and beach rules.

12/10/2021

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 member companies are committed to being good neighbors. 👑

12/10/2021

𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐀 members recognize that a pleasurable vacation experience leads to repeat business and positive word of mouth. Our member companies are here to help both island guests and residents alike. We are committed to being a good neighbor. We are proud to help bring the “Tybee Experience” to our guests and to serve as leaders within the Tybee business community. 👑