The following words, terms or phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
“ADVERTISE.” The written, audio, oral, or other methods of drawing the public's attention, whether by brochure, written literature or online posting, to a short-term rental in order to promote the availability of the short-term rental.
“LOCAL EMERGENCY CONTACT.” An individual other than the applicant who resides within 20 miles of the subject property and who is designated by the owner/applicant to act as the owner's authorized agent if the owner is outside of the immediate area or is otherwise unavailable. The “LOCAL EMERGENCY CONTACT” should be available on a 24-hour basis, have access to the short- term rental property, and be authorized by the owner to act in the owner's absence to address any complaints, disturbances, and emergencies.
“OWNER.” Any person, agent, operator, firm, trust, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or business organization having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county, or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court.
“PERMIT.” The Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit which all persons must obtain from the city and keep in force in order to operate short-term rentals.
“RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.” Includes RS, R-1F, RPD, SR-1, SR-2, SR-3, UR-1, UR-2 and UR-3 zoning districts.
“SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR).” The rental of a residential dwelling unit, or a portion thereof, for a period of less than 30 days. The term does not include:
(1) A unit that is used for a nonresidential purpose, including an educational, health care, retail, restaurant, banquet space, or event center purpose or another similar use;
(2) A bed and breakfast; or
(3) A hotel/residence hotel.
(Ord. O-20-20, passed 12-15-20)