It is hard to really keep up with those kinds of trends unless I budget 10k a year in updating the property which I am not going to do.I participate in our local council/mayor meetings.

I believe the judicial council will push it off to the legislature.   

They can inform you of the process and the chances of your proposed use getting approved by P&Z and/or City Council.

County, State and Federal rights supersede the craziness that some random liberal city council & Obama impersonator try to pull. 

For non-STR properties, last year the Honolulu mayor and city council tried to change the 30 day minimum to 90 days.  

Unfortunately Good Cause Eviction passed last night in the city of Rochester, NY.I want to thank Council Members Lashay Harris and Michael Patterson for doing the right thing and voting “NO” on this largely performative legislation…that will only TEMPORARILY protect a small handful of city residents living in EXTREME under market rental units…But it will have broad and adverse negative consequences for the WHOLE community.

You can get in and talk to the mayor or city council to get a feel for what is going on plus voice your opinions. 

Additionally, in the R-7 and R-8 Zoning Districts, you need a Conditional Use Ordinance from the City Council to authorize the conversion.

I’m not entirely sure what I’m doing but I care, seek council, and read to try to give my best effort.

For the public unless you're attending EVERY planning commission and city council/county commissioner meeting you wont hear all of the back and forth.