(A) (1) No owner shall undertake or allow the short-term rental of a dwelling unit in a Residential Use District that does not comply with all applicable city ordinances, the laws of the State of Minnesota, and this section. It shall be the owner's responsibility to ensure that all tenants, occupants, and guests comply with the following:
(2) Maximum overnight occupancy. The number of overnight occupants allowed for a short-term rental shall be limited as set out below. Children under three years of age are not to be counted toward the limit.
(3) For lots of 1/2 acre or more if the livable square footage of the primary building is:
(a) Under 1,500 square feet: 6 occupants
(b) 1,500 square feet to 1,999 square feet: 8 occupants
(c) 2,000 square feet or more: 12 occupants
(4) For lots of less an 1/2 acre:
(a) Under 1,500 square feet: 4 occupants
(b) 1,500 square feet to 1,999 square feet: 6 occupants
(c) 2,000 square feet or more: 8 occupants
(5) Off-street parking. The permitted premises shall contain off-street parking spaces equal in number to the number of bedrooms contained in the dwelling unit.
(6) Maintenance standards. Every dwelling unit used for short-term rental shall conform to all building requirements of the city code, licenses issued by the city, and the laws of the State of Minnesota.
(7) Rental limit. No dwelling unit shall be rented for a period of less than 28 consecutive days.
(8) Occupants. The agent shall maintain a fully executed lease for all tenants and a list of all current occupants of each dwelling unit. The agent shall make the lease and list available to city staff and/or law enforcement upon request. In addition, a copy of the fully executed lease shall be kept available at the dwelling unit at all times during the lease term.
(Ord. 567, passed 5-22-23; Am. Ord. 574, passed 9-11-23)