APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS: Any laws, rules, regulations and codes (whether local, state or federal) pertaining to the use and occupancy of a privately owned dwelling unit as a short-term rental.
APPLICANT: The owner of a tourist home or the owner's authorized agent or representative.
APPLICATION FEE: The fee set by city resolution due and payable at the time the operator applies for a short-term rental operator permit(s).
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY:A document prepared by the city that summarizes the general rules of conduct, consideration, and standards of respect and are required to be provided to occupants utilizing short-term rentals within the city.
LOCAL CONTACT PERSON: The person designated by the owner, or the owner's authorized agent or representative, who shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week while the tourist home is rented.
OCCUPANT: The person or persons who contract with the operator for use of the short-term rental.
OPERATOR: The owner or designated agent or representative of the owner who is responsible for compliance with this chapter with respect to the tourist home.
OPERATOR PERMIT: A permit issued to the applicant of a short-term rental. Multiple properties may be listed on one application, however, each individual residential dwelling used as a short-term rental must be issued a separate permit which is posted at the respective property.
OWNER:The person(s) or entity(ies) that hold(s) legal title to the subject tourist home.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: The person(s) or entity(ies) that hold(s) legal title to the subject tourist home.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: A residential dwelling which is rented for thirty (30) days or fewer, and which is also referred to as a "tourist home" or "vacation home". This term does not include a bed-and-breakfast facility, hotel or motel where an owner or manager is on site. (Ord. 484, - -)