For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“HOST.” Any person who is the owner of record of residential real property, or any person who is a lessee of residential real property pursuant to a written agreement for the lease of such real property, who offers a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental.
“HOSTING PLATFORM.” An internet-based platform that generally allows an owner or tenant to advertise the dwelling unit through a website’ and provides a means for potential transient users to arrange short-term rental and payment through the hosting platform.
“SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY (STRP).” A residential dwelling unit that is used and/or advertised for rent for transient occupancy by guests dwelling units rented to the same occupant for more than ten (10) consecutive days, bed and breakfast establishments, boarding houses, hotels, and motels shall not be considered short-term rental property.
“TRANSIENT.” A person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of no more than ten consecutive days in a 30 days period.
(Ord. 278-2019, passed 10-1-19)