West Marin’s divisions over vacation rentals are coming into sharp relief as the county looks to regulate the industry. Many year-round locals, especially renters, view short-term stays through companies like Airbnb as taking vital housing off the market and driving up rents. Meanwhile, a contingent of homeowners resents the county’s efforts to strengthen regulations on the rentals, which many say help them afford property in pricey coastal towns.
When supervisors passed a moratorium on…