Every vacation rental representative shall:
(A) Be available by landline or mobile telephone answered by the vacation rental representative at the listed phone number, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to handle any problems arising from the vacation rental; and
(B) Be willing and able to be physically present at the vacation rental within 60 minutes following notification from a vacation rental occupant, law enforcement officer, code compliance officer, emergency personnel, or the city for issues related to the vacation rental. The rental agreement, including the date booked and check-in and check-out schedule, for a current occupant shall be made available immediately upon arrival to the city personnel requesting a response. Any violations resulting in fines issued to an occupant where the property owner was advised shall also be the property owner's responsibility; and
(C) Conduct an on-site inspection of the vacation rental at the end of each rental period to assure continued compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and
(D) Maintain for three years a log of all guests of the vacation rental to be available for inspection upon request. Any omission of rental activity shall be grounds for revocation of the vacation rental license; and
(E) The vacation rental representative shall be responsible for correctly advertising the vacation rental as specified in the approved application as it was inspected and licensed, including but not limited to bedroom count, bathroom count, and maximum occupancy. Any violation of this section shall result in a fine to the property owner in an amount set by resolution of the City Commission.
(Ord. O-2015-24, passed 10-21-15; Am. Ord. O-2017-12, passed 8-30-17; Am. Ord. O-2017-15, passed 9-20-17; Am. Ord. O-2021-01, passed 1-20-21; Am. Ord. O-2023-12, passed 9-6-23)