St. Pete City Council discusses short-term rental concerns while waiting for Governor’s decision on bill [Video]

SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — Plans to set up a short-term rental registry and look into ways to fine people who violate city ordinances in St. Petersburg are on hold. City leaders said they’re waiting to hear from the State Capital.

St. Petersburg requires short term rentals last at least 30 days. Shorter terms are allowed only three times a year in residential areas.

“I’ve had various meetings and we’ve been getting emails from a resident on her actions on trying to enforce our ordinances,” Councilwoman Lisset Hanewicz said.

Marley Price lives in St. Pete. She said she’s filed more than 100 complaints, and almost 90 resulted in violations. She would like to see the city hire someone to solely look into this.  

“Almost 90 houses, so that’s like 200 people have somewhere …