For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words, and derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural include the singular, and words in the singular include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. Words used throughout this chapter, but not defined herein or in chapter 1, article A of this title, shall have their plain, ordinary, and common meaning. Words in any gender shall apply to the feminine, masculine, and neuter genders.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (OR "ADU" ): | Is defined under section 11-012-02 of this code, and generally described as a self-contained dwelling unit that is incidental and subordinate to the primary dwelling unit on the property. An ADU shall include a kitchen, bathroom, and a separate entrance and exit. |
DWELLING UNIT: | Is defined under section 11-012-05 of this code, and generally described as one or more rooms designed for or used as a complete, separate, and independent living facility for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation. |
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE: | An owner, property manager, or agent who is readily available to respond to questions or concerns of guests and neighbors of the short-term rental or the City. |
LODGING OPERATOR: | A person that rents a short-term rental or vacation rental to an occupant using a short-term rental marketplace. An owner, property manager, or agent may be a lodging operator. |
LODGING TRANSACTION: | A charge to an occupant by a lodging operator for the occupancy of any short-term rental or vacation rental using a short-term rental marketplace. |
OWNER: | The person or entity that holds legal or equitable title to the property. |
OWNER-OCCUPIED: | Where the owner of a dwelling unit resides on the parcel for a minimum of six (6) months out of a calendar year. Homeowner occupied tax-exempt status with the Ada County Assessor shall be considered proof of owner-occupied status for purposes of this chapter. |
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: | A dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, which is offered for a fee for the purpose of overnight lodging for a period of thirty (30) days or less. A short-term rental may include but is not limited to, any individually or collectively owned single-family house, accessory dwelling unit, apartment, condominium, cooperative, timeshare, vacation home, or any portion of such property. |
SHORT-TERM RENTAL MARKETPLACE: | A person that provides a platform through which a lodging operator or the authorized agent of the lodging operator offers a short-term rental or vacation rental to an occupant. (Ord. 7-22, 3-15-2022, eff. 5-1-2022) |