This subchapter shall be interpreted using the definitions provided in UCA § 17-27a and the Garfield County Zoning Ordinance except for, in addition to, or as modified by the following:
LOCAL CONTACT PERSON. The person designated by the owner or the manager, for the purpose of:
(1) Responding to complaints regarding the condition, operation or conduct of occupants of the short-term rental; and
(2) Taking remedial action to resolve any such complaints.
MANAGER. The owner or the designated agent or representative of the owner who is responsible for compliance with this subchapter.
OWNER. The person(s) or entity(ies) that hold(s) legal and/or equitable title to the real property being operated, legally or not, as a short-term rental.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR). A dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, being used for transient accommodation purposes, including but not limited to, single-family dwellings, multiple family dwellings, accessory dwelling units (ADU's), or any other dwelling unit for a period typically less than 30 consecutive days. Additionally, any dwelling unit that is listed on any accommodation website including but not limited to Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway, Trip Advisor, etc.; is hereby considered a SHORT-TERM RENTAL and shall be subject to the regulations set forth in this subchapter, even if the STR is rented out for a period longer than 30 days.
TRANSIENT. Occupancy of a dwelling unit for not more than 30 days.
(Ord. 2021-2, passed 3-22-2021; Ord. 2024-1, passed 3-11-2024)