Short-term rentals may be permitted by special exception in the Conservation Zoning District, subject to all applicable requirements of Chapter 27 including special exception criteria and performance standards, in accordance with the following:
A. Short-term rentals are only permitted in buildings where the existing or prior approved use was a habitable single-family detached dwelling.
B. Any outdoor amenities or improvements to the short-term rental such as decks, seating areas, horseshoe pits, patios, and similar amenities or improvements must be at least 25 feet from any adjacent single-family dwelling.
C. Two off-street parking spaces are required, plus 1 additional off-street parking space per bedroom, after the first bedroom. Parking surfaces must be constructed of asphalt, concrete, brick, paver blocks, or cobblestone on a 6-inch stone base. Parking spaces shall be delineated by painted lines having a minimum width of 4 inches.
D. The exterior of each short-term rental must maintain an orderly residential appearance.
E. Noise may not exceed comparable residential uses. When adjacent to a residential use, all rental contracts shall notify guests that outdoor activities are not permitted between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM E.S.T. and must comply with the Borough of Dauphin Noise Ordinance.
F. Special events and public functions such as concerts, conferences, or weddings are prohibited on the lot of a short-term rental.
G. Access to the property and short-term rental unit must be maintained and remain clear of obstructions to accommodate emergency vehicles.
H. Signage is limited to a 1 square foot nameplate, excluding any signage identifying the street address of the property.
I. Regardless of the number of dwellings on a property, there may only be 1 contract for rent at any given time.
J. The owner or operator of the short-term rental must pay all state, county, and local taxes that are applicable to the temporary lodging.
K. The owner or operator of the short-term rental must register the unit(s) and pay any fee(s) for any rental inspection program operated by the Borough.
L. The owner or operator of the short-term rental must provide the name and 24-hour contact phone number of the person responsible for the security and maintenance of the property to the Borough in writing before each occupancy of a unit. The contact phone number must also be posted in a visible but discreet location on the property.
M. A zoning permit must be issued prior to the first contract for the short-term rental of any unit.
(Ord. 2023-02, 3/7/2023, §1)