Short-term rentals are unique, semi-commercial operations that adapt a residential environment into a lodging concept, limited in scope and operation. The use is clearly of a commercial nature, but may at times be more in keeping with a residential environment. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a systematic set of requirements to ensure that such operations, if appropriate for a residential or commercial area, shall not adversely impact adjacent uses as a result of the commercial aspects of the structure and property. Short-term rentals shall be subordinate to the principal use of a structure as a single-family dwelling. The intent of this Chapter is not to provide an opportunity for the establishment of an intensive commercial lodging business, which use would be considered appropriate within an intensive commercial or planned commercial zoning district, but rather in certain locations to provide a limited commercial use in a residential or commercial district.
(Ord. 2023-34. Passed 5-15-23.)
As used in this section, "short-term rental property" means a house, apartment, condominium, cooperative unit, cabin, cottage, or bungalow, or one or more rooms therein, that is, or are, offered to transients or travelers for a fee for a period of thirty days or less, regardless of whether amenities, including meals, daily housekeeping, concierge services, or linen services, are provided.
(Ord. 2023-34. Passed 5-15-23.)
A short-term rental is hereby classified as a conditional use which may be permitted in Two-Acre Single Family Districts, One-Acre Single Family Districts, and all Community Business Districts in accordance with the corresponding standards and requirements of the Planning and Zoning Code. A conditional use permit issued pursuant to Chapter 1156 of these Codified Ordinances shall be required in order to operate a short-term rental; said permit shall be effective for two (2) years at a biennial cost to be determined by City Council, and said permit shall be automatically voided by operation of law without further notice or hearing upon the sale or transfer of the real property upon which the short-term rental is located. In submitting an application for a conditional use permit, and with every re-application, the applicant shall provide to the Planning Commission a floor plan illustrating the proposed operation, a site plan indicating all on-site improvements, if any, and any additional information as required by the Planning Commission. Notification of the request for the conditional use permit shall be given by the Secretary of the Planning Commission to all record title holders of real property lying within 500 feet of the property line of the area requesting the conditional use approval. Said notice shall be by first class mail, postage prepaid.
(Ord. 2023-34. Passed 5-15-23.)
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