1. Occupancy. The maximum occupancy for a Vacation Rental shall be as follows: 1) Single bedroom - 2 to 4 guests; 2) Two Bedroom - 4 to 6 guests; 3) Three Bedroom - 6 to 9 guests; 4) Four Bedroom - 8 to 10 guests; and 5) Five or more Bedroom - 10 to 12 guests.
2. Parking – Number of Vehicles. In no event shall the maximum number of on-street vehicles exceed one (1) per unit. This number will be based on off-street parking availability and on-street conditions. It will be preferred that the Owner provide off-street parking. In certain circumstances where no off-street parking exists and on-street constraints exist, the City may require an off-street parking space to be constructed or secured.
3. Register of Guests. Each Owner shall keep or cause to be kept a register of guests and keep such register for a period of one (1) year.
4. Nuisance. Owners, Local Contact Persons shall ensure that the occupants of the Unit do not disturb the peace and enjoyment of the surrounding neighborhood and area.
5. Premises and Garbage Management. It shall be the duty of every Owner/Local Contact Person to keep all Units in clean and sanitary condition. Garbage shall be disposed of in covered dumpsters, if applicable, or in covered containers and placed at the scheduled pick up, near curb side of street in front of the dwelling. Containers emptied by the trash collector shall be removed from the curb within 12 hours after each emptying and placed out of site from the street.
6. Posting of Rules and Information. Unit rules shall be posted inside the Unit in a location readily visible by all occupants. The rules shall include but not be limited to occupancy, parking limits, noise rules, garbage management, and shall also include the name, address and phone number(s) of the Owner and Local Contact Person.
7. Local Contact Person. All Vacation Rentals shall designate a Local Contact Person who will respond to questions or concerns 24-hours a day. Additionally, the Owner (or designee) shall maintain records of all occupying tenants, rental agreements, owner information and any other relevant information. The Building Department shall submit a list of all Units with their respective Owner and Contact Person and their phone numbers to the City Police Department. The City Police Department shall immediately notify the Local Contact Person of any complaint, citation, arrest and or any other concerns of a Vacation Rental, its lodging and or its occupants.
8. Complaints and Dispute Resolution. Complaints regarding any violation of this Ordinance will first be directed to the Local Contact Person. If the Local Contact Person is unable to resolve the issue and/or the issue relates to public safety, the Local Contact Person will contact the City Police Department or the appropriate authority.
9. Prohibited Acts. All uses of the property shall be in compliance with Federal, State and Local Laws and Ordinances.
10. Signs. Any sign(s) for a Vacation Rental shall be determined by the zoning classification wherein the parcel of land is located.
11. The following regulations shall apply to a Vacation Rental situated on the Lake:
A. Parking for boat trailers shall be off street parking only and shall be a maximum of one trailer per Unit.
B. Mooring of boats or vessels shall not exceed the width of the parcel where the Unit is located; shall not be double or greater moored; and shall not impede the flow of water traffic by any means.
12. Separate Violations. For purposes of prosecution of violations of this Ordinance, each day that any violation occurs (i.e. rental without a permit) is deemed to constitute a separate violation. Any person(s), entity, company or concern that willfully violates this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Those found guilty of such violation shall, upon conviction, be fined for each violation not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first offense, not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second offense within a calendar year, and not exceeding more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for other offenses within a calendar year, plus all court costs and not more than ninety (90) days in the county jail, or both.
(Ch. 153 – Ord. 826 – May 17 Supp.)