The operation of short-term rental units is subject to the following standards and conditions:
(A) The landlord must obtain an annual permit/license from the city for each rental unit. The annual fee for each is $300. The short-term rental permit/license must be purchased each year on or before April 15 and will be valid through April 14 of the following year. The rental license will not be prorated.
(B) The landlord must provide a copy of a current business liability insurance policy to the city each year at the time an application for a permit is filed, and at any time the permit/license is renewed. Failure to provide the insurance policy will result in the city not issuing a permit to operate a short-term rental.
(C) Each dwelling used for short-term rental shall be subject to inspection by the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of an annual business permit/license and at all renewals.
(D) Short-term rental units are permitted in attached single-family dwellings, detached single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, town homes, Central Business District housing, condominiums, and landominiums.
(E) Short-term rental guests shall not stay more than 29 consecutive days in duration.
(F) All short-term rental buildings and units shall comply with applicable building codes.
(G) Contact information for the owner(s) or manager must be posted in a conspicuous location within each unit of the short-term rental.
(H) The evacuation plan must be posted in a conspicuous location within each unit of the short-term rental.
(I) If the property is subject to two or more substantiated (as determined by the Building Inspector) civil and/or criminal complaints, the Zoning Administrator may revoke the approval of the short-term rental permit/license.
(J) Number of persons allowed. No more than two adults are allowed per bedroom. A maximum of six adults is allowed per short-term rental.
(K) Noise Ordinance. Each unit shall comply with the city’s Noise Ordinance. A copy of said Ordinance shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the unit.
(L) The landlord is responsible for giving adjoining neighbors his or her contact information.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 10-14-2021; Am. Ord. 2022-3, passed 5-12-2022)