Marin would allow more STRs under draft rules

County planners have proposed new limits on the number of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in West Marin—but the caps are far higher than affordable housing advocates had sought.

The county’s draft regulations allow unlimited short-term rentals with a host onsite, but cap those that are unhosted, meaning the property is not the owner’s primary residence. The caps are based on recent numbers of all existing S.T.R.s—hosted and unhosted. Affordable housing advocates say the proposal…