For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HOTEL. Any building or buildings in which the public may, for a consideration, obtain living quarters, sleeping, or housekeeping accommodations. The term includes inns, motels, tourist homes, lodging houses, rooming houses, short term rental units, and bed-and-breakfast houses.
OCCUPANCY. The use or possession, or the right to the use or possession, of any room or rooms in a hotel for any purpose, or the right to the use or possession of the furnishings or to the services and accommodations accompanying the use and possession of the room or rooms.
PERMANENT RESIDENT. Any person who occupies or has the right to occupy any room or rooms in a hotel for at least 30 consecutive days for his or her own personal use unrelated to the conducting of any business or occupation.
RENT or RENTAL. The consideration received for occupancy, valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits, and property or services of any kind or nature.
RENTER. Any person who pays for the privilege of using or occupying a hotel room for the period for which payment is made.
ROOM or ROOMS. Any living quarters, sleeping, or housekeeping accommodations.
(Ord. 2022-05, passed 10-18-2022)