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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hesperia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Alcohol sales rules for restaurants
The commission discussed whether restaurants serving beer and wine should keep going through the full conditional use permit process or get a lighter review. Chair Abreo questioned why the city restricts single-can sales at convenience stores while freely approving on-site drinking.
Short-Term Rental Regulation
The code currently has no definition for short-term rentals — only bed-and-breakfasts, which require owner occupancy. Commissioners discussed requiring business licenses and transient occupancy taxes for Airbnbs, possible permit caps, and noise/party complaints tied to rentals.