(a) Minimum Life/Safety Requirements:
(1) A swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall comply with the current standards of the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, Chapter 515, Florida Statutes.
(2) All dwelling units shall meet the current minimum requirements of the Florida Building Code.
(3) A portable, multi-purpose dry chemical 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher shall be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 on each floor/level of the unit. The extinguisher(s) shall be installed on the wall in an open common area or in an enclosed space with appropriate markings visibly showing the location.
(b) At all times all automobiles shall be parked in an approved off-street parking space or driveway on the property. The parking of automobiles on a swale, lawn, landscape area, within the public right-of-way or sidewalk is prohibited. An exception for parking in the right-of-way will be made when spaces are marked for on-street parking. However, no parking in the right-of-way is permitted over-night. For a description of overnight hours, see Section 13-93.
(c) Solid waste handling and containment. Waste handling shall adhere to the requirements of Chapter 10, Article II, of the Code of Ordinances.
(d) To benefit the safety of, and maximize compliance with rules and standards by the tenants, the rental unit shall include a posting of these requirements clearly visible to the tenants.
(e) Whole unit rental required. Rentals shall be leased as a whole to a guest or guest party. In no event may an individual sleeping room be offered for rent. However, this standard would not prevent an owner who resides on the property from leasing a portion of the unit, or from leasing additional units that are approved or recognized as pre-existing on the property (e.g. an accessory dwelling unit).
(f) Noise. All registered guests and other occupants shall abide by noise standards in Chapter 15, Article I which are intended to prevent, prohibit and provide for the abatement of excessive and unnecessary noise that may injure the health or welfare or degrade the quality of life of the citizens and residents of the City.
(g) Rental property must be maintained in compliance with all applicable standards contained within the Code of Ordinances and the Land Development Code of the City.
(h) It is unlawful for rental housing to be occupied by a sexual offender or sexual predator if so determined pursuant to Chapter 15, Article X of the Code of Ordinances.
(i) It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain a Business Tax Receipt for another business while the property is approved for any unit subject to this Article. Therefore, no one shall engage in any commercial or non-residential activity at a rental. Such commercial and/or non-residential activities are generally described as the manufacturing, storing, distribution, or repair of merchandise; allowing employees, clients, or customers on the premises for the purpose of engaging in activities as clients or customers; use of the property address to advertise the premises other than for its intended use as rental housing; posting or displaying signs on the premises which indicate the premises are being used for a use other than its intended use as rental housing; and using the property in any way that would be recognized from the street or abutting properties as a deviation of its intended residential use.
(j) There shall be posted at a prominent location near the entrance to the unit the following information:
(1) The property address;
(2) Contact information for Local Responsible Party include name, address, phone number, and email address;
(3) The maximum occupancy of the unit. differentiating between registered guests and visitors;
(4) The maximum number of approved vehicles, and a copy of the detail site plan showing approved parking spaces for vehicles;
(5) Rules applicable to waste management. including garbage and trash containers to be used, requirements for storage and screening, and the periods of time containers can be kept curbside;
(6) The location of the nearest hospital and police station including the 911 emergency number and non-emergency number;
(7) A legible copy of the rental Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use & Occupancy; and
(8) A legible copy of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 23-012, § 3, 7-18-23)