(A) (1) To operate a vacation home within the city, the owner of the vacation home shall obtain an annual state license prior to obtaining a city license. To obtain or renew a vacation home license, the operator must provide proof of insurance and construct, maintain and operate the vacation home in accordance with this chapter and other city ordinances and applicable state laws which may apply.
(2) The license application shall be provided by the Finance Officer. The application will be reviewed by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee, who will then forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation to the City Council for the issuance or denial of the license. The application, a copy of the rental agreement, house rules, approved state license and other items required to accompany the application shall be due not later than December 31 of each year the vacation home is in operation.
(3) The fee for obtaining a vacation home license shall be as indicated in § 110.25 of this code, related to fees assessed by the city.
(B) A guest registry must be maintained and contain accurate contact information for each guest that stays at the vacation home. Each vacation home is required to maintain these records for three years. Periodic inspection by the city will be conducted. A review and verification of the guest registry will be required to renew the license of a vacation home.
(C) For any licensed vacation home, there shall be a reinspection fee as provided in § 110.25 of this code. This reinspection fee shall be charged each time a vacation home is reinspected. To receive or renew the license, the vacation home shall be in compliance with all the requirements of this chapter and the issued conditional use permit.
(D) All vacation home licenses shall be for one year in duration and shall begin on January 1 of each year and expire December 31 of that year.
(E) The license for the operation of a vacation home shall be terminated upon written notice from the city for continued violations of this chapter or act or inaction by the vacation homeowner that jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the local area/neighborhood or of the city.
(F) A vacation home license is not transferable. Vacation home license fees are nonrefundable.
(Prior Code, § Q-15-301) Penalty, see § 156.99