The following rules of operation apply to the property being licensed as a Short-Term Rental, whether occupied by a guest(s) or the owner/operator(s).
(a) The owner/operator is responsible for licensing the Short-Term Rental and ensuring compliance with the Village's Codified Ordinances. The owner/operator shall also be responsible for those individuals they employ, directly or indirectly, and their compliance with this chapter and the Village's Codified Ordinances.
(b) The owner/operator shall not allow rooms to be used for sleeping purposes that are not contained within those areas designed and approved by the Village for living quarter purposes.
(c) The owner/operator must ensure that there are no unpermitted decks or accessory structures on the property, and that the existing and approved decks and other accessory structures are maintained in sound condition.
(d) The owner/operator must make provisions for parking that comply with all Village of Hebron Codified ordinances and take all necessary measure to ensure that said parking is in compliance.
(e) In addition to all other applicable laws and regulations, pets that accompany a renter at a Short-Term Rental:
(1) Must be under the control of their owner and on a leash when outside the dwelling.
(2) Pet owners must adhere to minimizing pet noise, independent of whether the pet is inside or outside the dwelling.
(f) Any outdoor event of gathering held at the Short-Term Rental shall last no longer than twelve (12) consecutive hours occurring between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Quiet hours will be enforced. No event shall be permitted for which a demand for parking exceeds the number of spaces approved by the Village as being available for guests.
(g) All residential dwellings shall be able to accommodate reliable cellular phone service, or the owner/operator shall provide land line phone services.
(h) All owner/operators, during the rental period, shall follow all state and federal antidiscrimination regulations.
(i) The owner/operator must reside within the Village of Hebron. The owner/operator must provide the Village with the current contact information for the Registered Agent and the Agent must be available twenty-four (24) hours a day. The owner/operator must provide the following information to the Community Development Coordinator, who will forward the information to neighboring residential property owners located within a 200-feet radius of the Short-Term Rental property within seven (7) days of the license issuance date. If the owner/operator or Agent's contact information changes, the owner/operator shall forward said information to the Community Development Coordinator within twenty-four (24) hours. Information to be provided to the neighbors for both the owner/operator and agent:
(1) Cellular or emergency telephone number and email address.
(2) A copy of the Property Rules.
(3) Information as to the location of approved on-site parking.
(j) Every owner/operator shall ensure provision of refuse and recycling collection and disposal services to the Short-Term Rental.
(k) The owner/operator shall ensure their Property Rules, in compliance with this chapter, are posted on all reservation platforms so guests are aware of what is required and in a conspicuous location in the Short-Term Rental. The owner/operator shall further post a statement on all reservation platforms indicating that they have received a valid Short-Term Rental License issued by the Village of Hebron. (Ord. 11-24. Passed 4-10-24.)