9-9-1: PURPOSE:
   A.   The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the use of residential dwellings as short-term rentals, to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare, to protect the integrity of the City's neighborhoods, to establish a system to track the short-term rental inventory in the City, to ensure compliance with local performance standards, to provide a means of contact for the responsible party of a short-term rental and to allow private property owners the right to fully and efficiently utilize their property without undue regulation or interference.
   B.   Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to nullify or override any lease agreements, or covenants, conditions, and restrictions applicable to the property that may prohibit or restrict its use for short-term rental purposes. (Ord. 299, 10-20-2020)