The following regulations and site standards govern the approval and operation of vacation rental facilities within residential and commercial zoning districts. Vacation rental facilities may be allowed by conditional use permit where the applicant can show evidence of compliance with outlined standards and procedures and where there is a clearly minimal impact on adjacent residential properties and neighborhoods. The purpose of a vacation rental is to allow an existing dwelling to be used and occupied as a short-term rental for vacationers and maintain its character and function as a residential dwelling.
(A) Requirements for approval.
(2) The granting of a conditional use permit for a vacation rental facility shall not exempt the application from meeting other applicable ordinances, covenants, codes or laws recognized by the city. The following pre-conditions and documentation are required:
(a) Along with a conditional use application, a letter of application sworn before a notary public shall be provided by owner(s) stating that such owner(s) live within the city limits of the said vacation rental;
(b) Floor plan of the dwelling; and
(c) Site plan of the property.
(B) Standards and requirements for vacation rental facilities.
(1) The owner of the vacation rental shall live within the city limits, except for bonafide temporary absences. A change in ownership will necessitate the request of a new condition use permit. For the purpose of this subchapter a bonafide temporary absence shall mean for a period of up to three years. During the temporary absence of the owner(s), a manager who lives within the city limits shall manage the rental for the owner(s).
(2) A vacation rental shall be limited to two adult guests per bedroom and children as accommodations permit and by the Planning Commission on an individual basis through the conditional use process.
(3) The vacation rental floor plan and principal function shall remain as a residential dwelling as to be used for its main purpose when not used as a vacation rental.
(4) Signage for a vacation rental facility is prohibited to maintain its appearance as a residential dwelling.
(5) At least two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each vacation rental. All required parking shall be subject to front yard setback standards for the district in which the vacation rental facility is located.
(6) The vacation rental facility shall conform to all applicable Fire, Building and Health Codes. The facility shall be licensed in conformance with all city ordinances.
(7) (a) The effective period of the conditional use permit for vacation rental facilities shall be from year to year to verify ownership and residency. At the end of each business license year thereafter, renewal of the conditional use permit shall be automatically granted upon receipt of the community and Economic Development Department of certification by the property owner that the property owner remains the owner of the vacation rental and continues to live within the city limit, and that all other conditions required at the time of approval remain unchanged.
(b) The owner is responsible to provide said information with the business licenses renewal form. Failure to obtain such certification may be the basis for revocation of the conditional use permit. The Planning Commission, at its discretion, may require a new application and a demonstration of compliance with all conditions necessary for a conditional use permit.
(Prior Code, § 29.05.260) (Ord. 07-13, passed 7-19-2007; Ord. 12-16, passed 12-6-2012)