West Marin Access Coalition
About the West Marin Access Coalition
Everyone should have access to the beautiful parks, beaches, and forests of West Marin. The West Marin Access Coalition is a grass-roots organization of homeowners, long- and short-term rental hosts, visitors, local businesses, and concerned citizens interested in preserving West Marin's tourism-friendly community.
The Coalition was formed in late 2022 shortly after the County of Marin implemented a moratorium on new short-term/vacation rentals and announced their intention to overhaul West Marin's short-term rental regulations and approval processes. It is the goal of the coalition to hold the County and its Supervisors accountable to their own guiding principles, notably that West Marin has historically provided vacation opportunities in communities adjacent to our public parks and beaches.
The County of Marin is drafting and plans to release short-term rental regulations for public review and comments in the Spring of 2023. Once released, the community will have a short time in which to comment. To receive updates, please Join the Coalition
We Believe
Access to West Marin
Access to the parks and beaches is paramount. A variety of overnight accommodations is essential to these coastal, recreational experiences since most visitors travel from afar.
Supporting the Community
Visitors support the community, its businesses, and create jobs. Short-term hosts pay Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOTs), which have provided over $2.5 million in Measure W funds for Community Housing since 2018, and another $2.5 million for emergency services.
Protecting Our Environment
West Marin is home to a number of biodiversity hotspots, and each promotes the health and well-being of the planet and its people. Staying overnight allows people to avoid making multiple day trips, reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse emissions.
UPDATES
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT STR REGULATIONS
On April 10-12, 2024, the California Coastal Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Marin County's draft regulations for Short Term Rentals in West Marin.
Whether you are a homeowner, a business owner, or someone who enjoys vacationing in West Marin, the Board of Supervisors needs to hear from you. The County plans to send the regulations immediately after to the California Coastal Commission to ensure the ordinance is in compliance with the Local Coastal Plan and the California Coastal Act. Your voice is needed now!
Send a Letter:
Your letters are needed. Please take a moment to send an email of any length to the California Coastal Commission regarding the impact the regulations will have on you, visitors, and access to affordable lodging in a region comprised entirely of national and state parks.
The California Coastal Commission is seeking your insight as to how these regulations will impact you and visitors to the region. Please review the regulations and send a letter to:
North Coast, California Coastal Commission
Stephanie Rexing, District Manager
Dan Carl, District Director
Caryl Hart, Commission Chair
WMAC Letters:
Attend the Public Hearing:
The California Coastal Commissioners will hold a public hearings during April 11-13, 2024. Please mark these dates in your calendar and consider attending. The hearing will be held in Long Beach. For more information, please visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/mtgdates.html
JOIN THE COALITION
To receive updates, action alerts, and sample letters, please join the Coalition. We can also be reached directly at info@westmarinaccesscoalition.com