(A) The property owner shall obtain a Short-Term Rental Housing License from Chisago County.
(B) The maximum number of overnight guests will be limited to two times the number of bedrooms rented plus one.
(C) Dwelling requirements.
(1) The dwelling must be connected to sewer and water.
(2) Rooms used for sleeping shall have an egress window and functioning smoke detectors.
(3) The guest(s) must have access during their entire stay to a full bathroom, including sink, toilet, and tub or shower.
(D) Parking.
(1) All guest parking must be accommodated on improved surfaces on the premises. No on-street parking is allowed for guests.
(2) At a minimum, parking shall be provided at the following rate:
(a) One space for each one- or two-bedroom rental.
(b) Two spaces for each three-bedroom rental.
(c) Spaces equal to the number of bedrooms minus one for each four and four plus bedroom rental.
(3) In short term vacation rentals where the property owner resides on the premise, additional off-street parking for personal use must be provided at a rate of one parking space per two bedrooms not dedicated to the guest use.
(E) If not residing on the property, the property owner or a manager/representative must be located within 30 miles of the property. The property owner shall maintain with the city the name, address, phone number, and email for the local contact or managing agent for the property.
(F) A guest record must be maintained, including the name, address, phone number, and vehicle license plate information for all guests. This record must be provided to the city within 48 hours of a request for the guest record.
(G) Guest disclosures. The property owner must disclose in writing to their transient guests the following rules and regulations. This disclosure shall be conspicuously displayed in the home:
(1) The name, phone number and address of the owner, operating lessee or managing agent/representative;
(2) The maximum number of guests allowed at the property;
(3) The maximum number of vehicles allowed at the property and where they are to be parked;
(4) City nuisance ordinances requirement that noise levels be reduced between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. and that this will be enforced by the Lakes Area Police Department; and
(5) Property rules related to use of outdoor features, such as decks, patios, grills, recreational fires, saunas and other recreational facilities.
(H) All garbage must be kept in rubbish containers issued by a contracted collection service.
(I) Signage shall be limited to a four square foot, non-illuminated name plate attached to the building entrance.
(Ord. 20220120-01, passed 1-20-22)