AUTHORIZED AGENT: | A person or entity who manages real property owned by another person or entity. |
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY: | The pamphlet available to property owner(s) for distribution to occupants and/or responsible parties in regard to the use of short-term rentals within the City of Hauser. |
OCCUPANT: | The person or persons who contract with the responsible party for use of short-term rental. |
OWNER: | The person(s) or entity(ies) which hold the fee interest to the real property underlying any residential dwelling. |
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING: | A single unit providing complete and independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. Tents, recreational vehicles, campers, and similar units not designed for permanent residential use are included in this definition. Any accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is also considered a residential dwelling. A principal dwelling and its associated ADU may not both be rented out concurrently as short-term rentals. |
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: | The owner of a residential dwelling being used as a short-term rental, as well as any person designated by the owner who is responsible for compliance with this chapter of the Hauser City Code. A responsible party may also be an authorized agent. The responsible party shall provide for the maintenance of the property and ensure compliance by the occupant and any guests with the provisions of this chapter, or any other applicable law, rule, or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of a short-term rental. The owner of the property shall not be relieved of responsibility or liability for noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter, or any other applicable law, rule, or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of a short-term rental because of the designation of another responsible party. All responsible parties shall be at least twenty-one (21) years old. |
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: | A residential dwelling which is rented for thirty (30) days or fewer, and which is sometimes referred to as a "vacation rental." This term does not include a bed-and-breakfast facility, an RV park or campground, or a hotel or motel. Recreational vehicles, tents, or other temporary dwellings are also included in this definition. (Ord. 197, 1-12-2021) |