For the purposes of this article, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGENT. A person designated in writing by the short-term rental operator in lieu of themselves as the 24-hour emergency contact for a lawfully operating short-term rental.
CITY. The City of Claflin, Kansas.
OPERATOR. Any person who operates a short-term rental, as defined in this article.
OWNER. The person or entity that holds legal and/or equitable title to the real estate.
PERSON. Any individual, corporation, business, or other organization.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. A residential dwelling unit or bedroom in a residential dwelling unit that is rented our for compensation on a temporary basis for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION. A registration issued by the city that identifies the property as a short-term rental property.
(Ord. 22-0509, passed 5-9-2022)