The Hood River City Council has asked municipal staff to research a handful of questions as it develops the regulations for licensing of short-term home rentals.  One of those areas is developing the parameters for fire and life safety inspections for STR’s.  City Manager Steve Wheeler says they may not be the exact same requirements as those for hotels and bed and breakfasts, but more than what is happening now.  Councilors are also discussing what should be required of STR owners to deal with problems on the property if they are not home.  For the most part the regulations will apply to all categories of short-term rentals.  Wheeler was unsure when staff will have recommendations ready for the Council.