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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
LOCAL EMERGENCY
SUPPLEMENTARY ORDER
HOTELS, VACATION RENTALS, AND HOMESHARING
March 24, 2020
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2020, pursuant to the City of Palm Springs Municipal
Code section 2.20.050(a)(1), the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency
Services, declared the existence of a local emergency within the City of Palm Springs,
due to the threat presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, which declaration was
subsequently ratified by the Palm Springs City Council on March 19, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the State of California imposed a "shelter in
place" order, which required all persons in California to stay at home, unless they are
essential workers; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code section 2.20.050(a)(6),
the Director of Emergency Services is empowered to make and issue rules and
regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as
affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be
confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services is authorized to revise his
emergency declaration and related orders, as the situation evolves.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DECLARED AND ORDERED, that:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any prior emergency order of the
City, unless hotels, vacation rentals, homeshares or other lodging facilities
within the City are being used for COVID-19 mitigation and containment
measures, such as housing critical infrastructure workers or those specifically
designated by the State or County to house confirmed COVID-19 patients,
lodging establishments, including hotels, vacation rentals and homeshares may
not operate within the City.
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2. No new reservations shall be accepted until after the COVID-19 emergency
declaration within the City has officially ended and these restrictions have been
lifted. Any and all bookings through April 30, 2020, other than those for
COVID-19 mitigation and containment measures, shall be cancelled
immediately. Any guests currently in a lodging facility are directed to return
directly home and continue to "shelter in place" in their home community, or
remain sheltered in place in the unit.
IT IS FURTHER DECLARED AND ORDERED, that pursuant to Palm Springs
Municipal Code sections 1.06.040 and 2.20.100 and City Council Resolution dated
March 19, 2020, the fines for the first, second, third and any subsequent violation of this
order shall be $5,000 for first violation, $10,000 for any second violation, and $25,000
for any third and subsequent violation.
IT IS FURTHER DECLARED AND ORDERED, this order is a temporary
emergency measure, which is effective immediately and shall remain in effect unless
and until modified or superseded by the Director of Emergency Services, City Council or
any county, state or federal order or declaration.
March 24, 2020
David H. Ready,
City Manager/Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Jetfreytr. Ball0fer, City Attorney
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