Previously, the Arizona Legislature had passed a state law that preempted local jurisdictions from regulating short-term rentals. At the Jan. 5 Town Council meeting, Town Development Services Director John Wesley told the council that the use of vacation rentals has increased in recent years and, with that, several issues. Those issues often related to renters using the properties for large-scale parties and even special events. The legislature has responded to concerns presented by local governments and passed a law that allows jurisdictions to impose regulations, specifically: *Adopt regula...