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At its November 13 meeting, Buellton’s City Council voted to again delay the first public hearing of its motel ordinance , as they wait to hear input from the state. The ordinance would require motels on Avenue of Flags that act as month-to-month rentals to convert back to the short term stays they are zoned to be. The ordinance primarily impacts the Farmhouse Motel , which rents 22 units and primarily serves low-income people. At the city council meeting, City Manager Scott Wolfe said he anticipates the hearing will be in January.