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Douglas County Commissioners to possibly vote on new VHR regulations for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 1:25pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During their Thursday, October 15 meeting, the Douglas County commissioners will hear a presentation about the work done by an appointed task force about vacation home rentals (VHRs) in Tahoe Township. The agenda item is listed as having possible action by the commissioners.
Council relaxes rules on outdoor restaurant seating and advertising
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed an urgency ordinance during their special meeting Thursday, one that relaxes the regulations regarding temporary signage, building permit fees, and outdoor restaurant seating rules.
As the City and County move into Governor Newsom's Stage 2 plans, restrictions placed on some places of business to promote social distancing and safety practices will not allow many to reopen in the same manner as pre-pandemic.
Douglas County looking at automatic sprinkler ordinance at commissioner meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 12:56pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Douglas County Commissioners will be considering the adoption of a new fire code which would require the installation of automatic fire sprinklers on new construction of homes less than 5,000 square feet. Their approval would acknowledge that benefits outweigh the cost to homeowners.
The meeting in Minden, which starts at 1:00 p.m., is normally fed live through the internet but as of 10:00 a.m. there were some technical difficulties and it may not be shown online.
City approves redesigned fire inspection procedures and fees
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 11:11pm
Not all changes to the City of South Lake Tahoe's master fee schedule results in higher fees for residents and business owners.
During Tuesday' City Council meeting, Kevin Fabino, Director of the Development Services Department, presented the new Fire/Life Safety Inspection Program, something all South Lake Tahoe businesses must participate in annually for the safety of their customers and staff. The SLT Fire Department conducted the inspections until 2011, but they were suspended due to staffing shortages until 2015 when a fire inspector was hired for Fabino's department.
Pyrotechnic crews finish up preparations for Lake Tahoe fireworks show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:51pm
Tens of thousands of people will be enjoying the Lights on the Lake fireworks show over Lake Tahoe Monday, most of them unaware of the hundreds of hours of work put into their enjoyment.
"We love out job," said Zambelli Fireworks Western Region Project Manager John Hagan. "We can use explosives to make people happy."
Zambelli is the company hired to produce the 25 minute pyrotechnic show over Lake Tahoe on July 4, starting at 9:45 p.m.
City to start annual fire inspections of local businesses
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 7:53pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe sent out emails to local businesses this week, advising them it is time for their required annual life and safety inspections of all existing commercial buildings which, among others, are used to sell merchandise, public assembly, hotels and motels.
Travis Taylor, the City's Fire Inspector, has begun the drop-in inspections which can take place Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Mountain Resort Television's City in 60
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 6:01pmMountain Resort Television covers the JT Holmes ski giveaway and Nicole Marsel reports on the Tahoe Prosperity Center workforce project, and this week's City in 60 with the City's fire inspector.
South Lake Tahoe creates new fire inspector position
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/17/2015 - 11:11pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has been unable to keep up with completing the duties of fire inspections due to reduced staff and an increased work load for the busiest fire department in the basin.
When the position of Fire Marshall was eliminated during 2011 budget cuts the tasks fell upon the fire department. SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston said that his department currently lacks the expertise to complete the fire inspection duties.
City Council agenda for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
February 17, 2015 - 9:00am
Tuesday's City Council meeting will cover a range of subjects, from commission appointments to a look at the Vacation Home Rental Policy.
At the January 20 City Council meeting, appointments were made to all boards but three spots remained opened. One should be filled at this week's meeting as there was one applicant for the Airport Land Use Commission opening. Scott Michal applied and will be appointed if Council believes he meets the qualifications.
Tahoe Douglas hires new fire inspector
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/09/2013 - 6:00amSylvia Lee has been hired as Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's new fire inspector.Lee has relocated from Las Vegas, where she was previously the entertainment coordinator for the Bellagio. F...
