PHOENIX — State lawmakers meant what they said when barring cities from regulating vacation rentals, the state Court of Appeals has concluded.

In a unanimous decision, the court rejected arguments by the city of Sedona that it was free to prohibit a 59-acre mobile home park from renting out its units for short-term rentals.

The judges said the clear language of the laws, dating back to 2016, leave that decision up to individual homeowners. In this case, Oak Creek Mobilodge has the same rights.

Wednesday’s ruling is the latest setback for communities that fought the law, arguing the explosion in the number of = short-term rentals has made it difficult for local residents to find affordable housing.

According to court records, Oak Creek Hospitality, a limited liability company, purchased

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