Anaheim visitors who opt for short-term vacation rentals to avoid expensive hotels will no longer have the option.
The Anaheim City Council voted Wednesday to ban short-term rentals, like Airbnb VRBO and HomeAway.
Residents with a mix of opinions crowded the city council meeting for a debate that has been ongoing for years.
Opponents of the short-term rentals claim rowdy guests are ruining their neighborhoods with noise, trash and parking issues.
"It is now time to restore our neighborhoods... [short-term rentals] are not an extension of the resort area," one critic said. "It is time to take care of the residents."
Meanwhile other residents argued property owners cleaned-up the neighborhood to attract visitors.
"We live close to several short-term rentals and have never had an issue with trash, parking, excessive noise or anything else to complain about," another attendant said.
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Short-term rentals have been operating in Anaheim for at least two years. The fast-growing business has drawn travelers to Anaheim's popular destinations such as Disneyland, Angel Stadium and Honda Center.
Owners of the 363 permitted short-term rentals will have 18 months to stop operating. Travelers with current plans for later this year can still use their reservations "in terms of the short-term rental status with the city."
While short-term rentals are phased out, stricter regulations and increased fines for violations will be in place.
The ordinance will go to the city council for a second review before going into effect in mid-August.
