CHAPTER 155: SHORT TERM RENTALS
Section
   155.01   Purpose
   155.02   Definitions
   155.03   Registration required
   155.04   Application
   155.05   Application fee
   155.06   Lodging tax
   155.07   Expiration of license
   155.08   Renewal of license
   155.09   No vested right
   155.10   Criteria for issuance
   155.11   Licensed premises
   155.12   Recreational vehicles
   155.13   License not transferable
   155.14   Registered agent required
   155.15   Responsibility of owners
   155.16   Disorderly conduct prohibited
   155.17   License revocation
   155.18   Violation
§ 155.01 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that the short-term rental of dwelling units within the city is conducted, operated, and maintained in R-1, R-2, R-2A, and R-3 Districts in a manner so as to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Aurora, and so as to not become a nuisance to the surrounding properties.
(Ord. 98, passed 5-2-2023)
§ 155.02 DEFINITIONS.
   The following terms, as used in this section, shall have the meanings stated:
   DWELLING. Any building or portion thereof which is designed for or used for residential purposes.
   DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit equipped and intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.
   ON-PREMISE SIGN. A sign erected, maintained or used in the outdoor environment for the purpose of the display of messages pertinent to the use of the property on which it is displayed.
   OPERATE. To charge a rental charge for the use of a unit in a dwelling.
   OWNER. Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
      (1)   Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
      (2)   Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, prime tenant, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this section, to the same extent as if such person were the owner.
   PERSON. Any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.
   RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Means any of the following:
      (1)   MOTOR HOME. A portable, temporary building to be used for travel, recreation and vacation, constructed as an integral part of the self-propelled vehicle.
      (2)   PICK-UP COACH. A structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation.
      (3)   TRAVEL TRAILER. Vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses, permanently identified "Travel Trailer" by the manufacturer of the trailer.
   SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The rental or lease of a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for 30 days or less.
   SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE. The license issued by the city for the rental or lease of a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for 30 days or less.
   SOLID WASTE. Garbage, refuse or any other discarded solid organic or inorganic materials.
   TENANT. Any person who is occupying a dwelling unit in whole or in part under any agreement (written or oral), lease, or contract.
(Ord. 98, passed 5-2-2023)
§ 155.03 REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
   No owner shall undertake the short-term rental of any dwelling unit to a tenant or tenants unless properly permitted by state, county, and any other governmental regulations, and as hereinafter provided.
(Ord. 98, passed 5-2-2023)
§ 155.04 APPLICATION.
   An owner desiring to undertake or allow the short-term rental of a dwelling unit in the city shall apply for a short-term rental license. The application shall be submitted by the owner. The registration application shall be on a form prescribed by the city and shall include all required information.
(Ord. 98, passed 5-2-2023)
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