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A Discussion Regarding Crime Trends in Southeast Oak Park and Short-Term Rental Unit Regulations
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Introduction
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This Manager’s Report informs the Board about crime trends in southeast Oak Park and the Village’s current regulations for short-term rental units.
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Recommended Action
There is no recommended action associated with this item. This item is for discussion only.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action:
• ORD 22-76: On November 7, 2022 the Village Board passed an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 ("Business Licensing"), Article 40 ("Short-Term Rentals"), Section 8-40-1 ("Definitions") of the Oak Park Village Code
• ORD 21-54: On November 1, 2021 the Village Board passed an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 ("Business Licensing") of the Oak Park Village Code by Adding a New Article 40 ("Short-Term Rentals")
Background
Residents have been providing feedback regarding concerns around crime trends in southeast Oak Park and short-term regulations after an incident at a short-term rental unit on Halloween weekend 2026. Staff are prepared to discuss both topics to that the Board has background as it hears community feedback and if the Board directs staff to explore regulation changes for short-term rental units.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Financial Impact
There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Operations Impact
There is no operating impact associated with this item.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
Residents have been providing feedback regarding concern around current short-term regulations after an incident at a short-term rental unit on Halloween weekend in 2026.
Staff Recommendation
There is no staff recommendation associated with this item. This item is for discussion only.
Alternatives
There are no alternatives associated with this item. This item is for discussion only.
Anticipated Future Actions
Pending Board feedback, staff may return with proposed revised regulations regarding short term rental units.
Prepared By: Jonathan Burch, Assistant Village Manager/Neighborhood Services Director
Reviewed By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. IO Memo