The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
BEDROOM. A habitable room within a single-family dwelling which is used, or intended to be used, primarily for the purpose of sleeping, but shall not include any kitchen, dining room, or living room.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. An employee of the city designated as the BUILDING OFFICIAL. The term BUILDING OFFICIAL also includes all city employees authorized to issue citations.
DWELLING UNIT. One or more rooms physically arranged so as to create an independent housekeeping establishment for occupancy by one family with separate toilets and facilities for cooking and sleeping.
OCCUPANT. Any person who occupies a dwelling unit or part of the same.
OWNER. A person having legal or equitable interest in the dwelling unit or its premises.
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE. An area on the permitted premises or within a building that is a legally conforming parking space intended for the use of parking of a motor vehicle which has a means of access to a public street.
PERMITTED PREMISES. The platted lot or part of such lot or unplatted parcel of land on which a dwelling unit permitted as a short-term rental is located.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The rental or lease of a dwelling unit in whole or in part for a period of at least 28 consecutive days, but no more than 90 consecutive days. The rental or lease of a dwelling unit for less than 28 consecutive days is prohibited in all residential districts.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE. The license issued by the city for the rental or lease of a dwelling unit for short-term rental.
TENANT. Any person who is occupying a dwelling unit under any agreement, lease, or contract, whether oral or written, which requires the payment of money as rent for the use of the dwelling unit.
(Ord. 567, passed 5-22-23; Am. Ord. 574, passed 9-11-23)