A. The operator of a tourist home is required to obtain a short-term rental operator permit before renting any privately owned residential dwelling to any person for a period less than a monthly basis.
1. A short-term rental permit is valid only for the residential dwelling(s) identified in the application. An applicant shall obtain a separate permit for each residential dwelling to be used as a short-term rental.
2. A short-term rental permit is non-transferable and is not a grandfathered use.
B. A short-term rental operator permit shall be renewed on an annual basis. All permits shall expire on January 30 and a new permit shall be required to be purchased on or before January 31 in order for the continued operation of a tourist home to remain valid.
C. Those tourist homes which are in operation at the time this chapter goes into effect, shall be required to obtain a short-term rental operator permit which will expire on the date above.
D. Prior to offering a short-term rental to the public, the owner of the residential dwelling shall complete an application on a form provided by the city. The application shall include:
1. Owner's name, telephone number, both physical and mailing addresses, and email address.
2. The operator's information including, name, telephone number, both physical and mailing addresses, and email address.
3. The Local Contact Person's information including name, address, and twenty-four (24) hour telephone number.
4. The address of the short-term rental(s).
5. The signatures of the owner and operator agreeing and acknowledging that they are responsible for the compliance by the occupant and any guests with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of the short-term rental, and for any unreasonable noise, disturbances or disorderly conduct by the occupant and/or guests.
6. The fee established by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 484, - -)