§ 119.38 COMMERCIAL USE OF PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
   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, or repair 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.
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)