For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADVERTISE. The written, audio, oral, or other methods of drawing the public's attention whether by brochure, written literature, or on-line posting to a short term rental in order to promote the availability of the short term rental.
LOCAL EMERGENCY CONTACT. An individual, other than the applicant, who is able and available to respond to emergency calls for service within one hour and who is designated by the owner/applicant to act as the owner's authorized agent if the owner is outside of the immediate area or is otherwise unavailable. The local emergency contact should be available on a 24-hour basis, have access to the short term rental property, and be authorized by the owner to act in the owner's absence to address any complaints, disturbances, and emergencies.
OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm, trust, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or business organization having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county, or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor of the estate of such person.
PERMIT. The short term rental (STR) permit which all persons must obtain from the county and keep in force in order to operate short term rentals.
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. Includes all Boone County zoning districts for which short term rentals are a permitted use or conditional use.
SHORT TERM RENTAL (STR). The rental of a residential dwelling unit, or a portion thereof, for a period of less than 30 days. The term does not include:
(1) A unit that is used for a nonresidential purpose, including an educational, health care, retail, restaurant, banquet space, or event center purpose or another similar use;
(2) A bed and breakfast; or
(3) A hotel/residence hotel.
(Ord. 2021-31, passed 9-19-21)