Learning from history: ADU's are often compared to B&B's -- a bill was introduced in 2009 (an ultimately defeated) that would have legalized B&B's throughout Oahu. The issue gets people emotional and has divided public opinion. As a collective, we are smarter than when we are separate. What lessons can be learned from the range of views that were expressed? How can we shape legislation today to move forward, hybridizing these ideas?
- Editorial comment by Councilman Ikaika Anderson: http://archives.starbulletin.com/content/20091224_BB_bill_reflected_Marshalls_passion_
- Some Comments from public website: http://www.topix.com/forum/city/kailua-hi/T86PCV9H1UNOH0I0
- Local TV article on public reaction when the B&B bill was defeated: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/11689864/honolulu-city-council-rejects-bed-and-breakfast-bill?redirected=true
- The controversial Bill 7 (2009) itself, also contains links to all public testimonies submitted: http://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-71517/BILL007%2808%29.htm
- Summary of local news articles about B&B's: http://www.coastalhawaii.com/Bed_And_Breakfast_Regulation.htm
- Inverse Condemnation Blog article looks closer at meaning of length of stay. The primary difference between a short-term vs long-term rental is that the length of stay must be >30 days. How might this be difficult to enforce? What loopholes are operators using to skirt the intent of the law? What does the City have to say about the legality of this loophole? http://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/2011/01/is-potus-hawaiian-vacay-rental-illegal-heres-official-city-policy.html
