(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to make available or advertise a short-term rental unit for rent or lease within the corporate limits of the City of Henderson unless such person holds a valid license therefore.
(B) Any owner or manager of a short-term rental unit is required to submit an application for a license to the City Clerk and to obtain a license from the Clerk.
(C) A fee of $100 shall be paid to the Clerk at the time the application is submitted and annually thereafter in January.
(D) It shall be unlawful to rent or advertise a short-term rental unit to be occupied by more than the number of person calculated as the total number of sleeping areas on the licensed premises multiplied by two, up to a maximum of 12 persons.
(E) The application shall state the following information:
(1) The name and address of the property owner and any manager of the short-term rental unit.
(2) The address of the short-term rental unit.
(3) The name, address and telephone number of any person who may be contacted immediately in case of an emergency or other issues that may arise with the short-term rental unit.
(F) The applicant shall certify to the Clerk that the short-term rental unit meets the following minimum safety and welfare standards, and the unit shall comply with such standards at all times:
(1) The unit shall be located in a primary residential structure.
(2) The unit may not consist of a portion of a multi-family dwelling unit to mean a portion of a duplex, townhouse or single-family attached unit.
(3) The property may not be used to hold or conduct parties or large gatherings.
(4) The unit may not be used to conduct any illegal activity in violation of any state or federal law, or city ordinance.
(5) The property must be properly maintained to include the exterior structure and grounds.
(6) The property must comply with all applicable fire, building, health and sanitation codes.
(7) The property must comply with all applicable zoning laws.
(8) Excessive noise and loud music is prohibited.
(Ord. 457, passed 8-13-2024)