758.05 GENERAL LIMITATIONS.

   All Short-Term Rental Units shall comply with all regulations and directives from the City Building, Health, Fire, Police and Zoning departments, and any other applicable departments of the City of Hamilton, and shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

   (a)   Occupancy: The Short-Term Rental Unit may only be occupied by one (1) party of Short-Term Rental Users at a time. The property owner and Host shall be responsible for ensuring that the Short-Term Rental Unit is in compliance with: (i) all of the requirements set forth in this Chapter 758; (ii) all Short-Term Rental criteria established through the Short-Term Rental licensing process; and (iii) the Ohio Building Code and the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance, including regulations set forth therein prohibiting more than four (4) unrelated persons to occupy a single dwelling unit.

   (b)   Display: The Short-Term Rental License shall be posted within the Short-Term Renal Unit in a location clearly visible within the unit during all periods of occupancy and contain: (i) the License number given by the City; (ii) the contact information for the property owner, Host, and Emergency Contact including a phone number; (iii) the License type (Accessory or Commercial); (iv) the number of bedrooms; and (v) the occupancy limit.

   (c)   Advertising. No outdoor advertising signs related to the Short-Term Rental Unit shall be allowed on the property.

   (d)   Parking: Short-Term Rental Units shall provide adequate parking for guests on the property, compliant with the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance, and will not obstruct traffic with street parking. Parking of vehicles must be on a paved surface. The number of off-street parking spaces required can be reviewed in Chapter 1137 "Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations" of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance.

   (e)   Information Packet: A packet of information shall be provided to each party of Short-Term Rental Users and shall be posted conspicuously in the common area of the Short-Term Rental Unit. The packet shall summarize guidelines and restrictions applicable to the Short-Term Rental use including:

      (1)   Information on maximum occupancy of the Short-Term Rental Unit;

      (2)   Applicable noise and use restrictions;

      (3)   Location of off-street parking spaces;

      (4)   Directions pertaining to the disposal of trash on the property, including the following: (i) trash shall not be stored within public view, except within proper containers for the purpose of collection; (ii) there shall be no trash or junk on the property; and (iii) information about the trash collection schedule;

      (5)   Contact information for the Short-Term Rental Emergency Contact;

      (6)   Evacuation routes;

      (7)   The Short-Term Rental User's responsibility not to trespass on private property and not to create disturbances; and

      (8)   Notification that the Short-Term Rental User is responsible for complying with this Chapter 758 and may be cited or fined by the City for violating any provisions of this Chapter.

   (f)   Uses: A Short-Term Rental User may use a Short-Term Rental Unit for a purpose incidental to lodging or sleeping purposes, provided that the incidental use complies with rules of the property owner and does not violate applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

   (g)   Outdoor Facilities: Short-Term Rental Units may be permitted to operate in an approved existing accessory structure, as long as the structure is compliant with applicable Building, Health, and Zoning codes. The Hamilton Zoning Ordinance does not permit the construction of new accessory dwelling units. Short Term Rental Units shall not be operated in a tent or a recreational vehicle.

   (h)   Parties: A Short-Term Rental Unit may only be occupied by one (1) party of Short-Term Rental Users at a time. A party shall be considered one or more individuals who booked, and/or intended to rent, the Short-Term Rental Unit together at the same time.

   (i)   Emergency Contact: For All Short-Term Rental Units, there shall be an Emergency Contact. The Emergency Contact shall be an easily accessible contact person who shall respond to the property within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving notice of an issue on the property. The Emergency Contact shall be available as required and shall be responsible for immediately addressing any potential issues with the Short-Term Rental Unit, such as, but not limited to, damage to persons or property, potential violations of the Short-Term Rental License, and any alleged violations of applicable health, zoning, and public safety laws and regulations.

   (j)   The Short-Term Rental Unit shall not adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood or adversely affect the general public health, safety, and welfare.

   (k)   The Short-Term Rental Unit shall not generate noise, trash, traffic, glare, obstructions, odors, vibration, or other effects that unreasonably interfere with any individual's use and enjoyment of his/her property.

   (l)   It is unlawful for the Property Owner, Applicant and Host (to the extent they are different individuals) to withhold, deny, curtail, limit, or discriminate concerning the full use of the Short Term Rental Unit by any individual because of the individual's race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

   (m)   All information associated with the Short-Term Rental License and registration must be updated and shared with the City of Hamilton within seven (7) days of a change in status, including any changes in contact information for the Applicant, Host, property owner, or Emergency Contact.

      (Ord. 2020-10-119. Passed 10-14-20.)