(A) Prior to the issuance of a new permit or a renewal permit, the city shall conduct a building, fire and health and safety inspection of the short-term rental for compliance with this chapter, including verifying the number of bedrooms that were originally permitted and authorized under the original certificate of occupancy for the property as well as verifying that no space has been converted into a bedroom or living space without all required permits. An inspection conducted by city staff will be required for every application for a new permit for a short-term rental and every five years thereafter for the same short term rental permit as long as the owner has been in compliance with this chapter. In the intervening years, the owner shall renew the permit in the manner set forth in this chapter and in lieu of a city inspection, the owner may submit a self-certification signed by the owner on a form approved by the city. Notwithstanding, the city reserves the ability to require a city-conducted inspection at the time permit renewal for any reason.
(B) The owner of the short-term rental shall ensure that the property complies with all applicable codes regarding fire, building, health and safety, zoning and all other laws and regulations. No permit shall be issued if the short-term rental does not have functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, HVAC, electricity or plumbing, or if the structure has been substantially modified in any way that required a building permit from the city and a permit was not obtained, or the city determines that any other conditions are present on the property that would present a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants.
(C) Inspection of the short-term rental by city staff shall be scheduled within 30 days of receipt of a completed application. If corrections are required, the owner shall complete the corrections within 30 days of being notified by the city. An extension may be provided by the Permit Administrator, however, failure to make the corrections shall result in the denial of the permit. A re-inspection (and accompanying reinspection fee) may be required with respect to the corrections.
(Ord. 1766, passed 12-14-21)