The vacation rental shall not be used for any commercial or non-residential use, except that the use of the premises as a vacation rental shall not be deemed a prohibited commercial use. Specifically, it shall be unlawful to engage in any commercial or nonresidential activity, such as, but not limited to, the following:
(A) Use of the premises for the manufacturing, storing, distribution, repair, or rental of any merchandise:
(B) Allowing clients or customers of the tenant on the premises for the purpose of engaging in activities pursuant to their relationship with the tenant as clients or customers:
(C) Use of the address of the premises for purposes of advertising the premises for a use other than its intended use as a vacation rental;
(D) Allowing an employee of the tenant on the premises for the purpose of providing services to the tenant pursuant to the employment relationship between the tenant and the employee;
(E) Posting or displaying a sign on the premises which indicates that the premises are being used for a use other than its intended use as a vacation rental. All signs that are allowed shall comply fully with Article 8 of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations of the city.
(F) Charging an admission fee for access to the vacation rental or any portion of the vacation rental; and
(G) Violation of any other code that regulates or prohibits commercial or nonresidential uses. Any uses of the residential property that (a) produces a public nuisance; (b) does not comply with the residential zoning district regulations; (c) produces noxious gases, odors, or by-products; or (d) would otherwise be prohibited within commercial districts is prohibited. All activities occurring upon or use of the residential property while rented or any violation(s) of any other code that regulates or prohibits commercial or non-residential uses that are not preempted by Florida Statute are prohibited. Rental of all or of any portion of a residential property for any purpose, activity or use, including but not limited to rental for an event (e.g. wedding), rental of pools, tennis courts, yards, or any other ancillary facilities that is not preempted by Florida Statute is prohibited.
The city shall deem any commercial or non-residential use or advertising for any commercial or non-residential use as a serious offense and shall seek the maximum penalties allowed by law.
(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)