For the purpose of this article the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
DWELLING UNIT. One or more connected rooms and a kitchen designed for and occupied by no more than one family for living and sleeping purposes, permanently installed on a permanent foundation and meeting the requirements of Articles 14-1 and 14-3 of ROA 1994 (Uniform Administrative Code and Technical Codes and Uniform Housing Code), as of the date of the unit's construction. For the purposes of this article, this definition does not include hotels, motels, or bed and breakfast establishments.
MARKETPLACE PROVIDER. A person who facilitates the rental of lodging by:
(1) Advertising the lodging by any means, whether physical or electronic, including by internet website, online booking platform, catalog, television or radio broadcast, and
(2) Collecting payment from the vendee and transmitting that payment to the vendor either directly or indirectly through agreements or arrangements with the vendor, regardless of whether the marketplace provider receives compensation or consideration in exchange for the marketplace provider's services.
SHORT TERM RENTAL ("STR"). A rental in a dwelling unit of 29 days or less.
SHORT TERM RENTAL OPERATOR ("STRO"). The owner or party otherwise responsible for a short term rental property or properties.
SHORT TERM RENTAL UNIT (“STRU”). The dwelling unit or portion thereof that is rented for 29 days or less. Each unit within a multifamily apartment building that is rented for 29 days or less is considered a STRU.