(A) Use of short term rentals shall only be permitted consistent with the Boone County zoning regulations.
(B) External signage. There shall be no external on-site or off-site advertising signs or displays indicating the property is a short term rental.
(C) Non dwelling units. Short term rentals shall not be allowed on any area not considered a primary dwelling, i.e. recreational vehicles, tents, garages, boats, and the like.
(D) Limit on occupants allowed. No more than two adult guests per bedroom, plus no more than two additional adults shall be allowed when renting a property as a short term rental, except that:
(1) There shall be a maximum occupancy of no more than ten persons, adult and children.
(2) Bedrooms under 120 square feet shall be limited to only one adult occupant.
(E) Limits on number of vehicles. A minimum of one parking space shall be provided per guestroom or suite. All parking for a short term rental shall be provided off-street on a paved surface and in conformity with all applicable zoning regulations.
(F) Advertisement and contracts. Any advertisement of the property as a short term rental and all rental contracts must contain language that specifies the allowed maximum number of occupants and maximum number of vehicles.
(G) Spacing requirements. The property on which the short term rental is to be located shall not be closer than 1,000 feet, measured in a straight line from the nearest property line to the nearest property line on another approved short term rental.
(H) Other restrictions. It is unlawful:
(1) To operate or allow to be operated a short term rental without first obtaining a short term rental permit for the property in which the rental is to occur with the unincorporated limits of the county in accordance with this chapter and a Boone County occupational license;
(2) To advertise or offer a short term rental without first obtaining a short term rental permit and Boone County business license;
(3) To operate a short term rental that does not comply with all applicable county and state laws and codes;
(4) To operate a short term rental without paying the required hotel occupancy taxes;
(5) To fail to include a written prohibition against the use of a short term rental for having activity on the premises that includes individuals who are not guests as part of the rental agreement in every advertisement, listing, or other publication offering the premises for rent; and
(6) Knowingly permit the use of the short term rental for any illegal purpose or any use not permitted by residential zoning regulations.
(Ord. 2021-31, passed 9-19-21)