The following development standards apply to short-term rentals.
(a) Uses Permitted in Single-Family Detached Dwellings. Short-term rentals shall be permitted with a conditional use permit in only single-family dwellings in the main residential structure; no short-term rental shall be allowed in any detached structure, or in a garage. Only minimal interior modifications of said single-family dwelling shall be permitted in the original architectural style of the house for safety purposes only. Interior modifications of the size of bedrooms and baths shall be permitted. Each short-term rental shall be required to have a dining room no smaller than 100 square feet. Short-term rentals shall include bedrooms, guest baths and the dining room.
(b) Occupation of Premises by Owner. The registered residence of a short-term rental shall be the primary residence of the owner when not occupied by rental guest. Such owner shall be the record owner of no less than fifty percent (50%) interest of the property in question.
(c) Compliance With Fire Protection Standards; Certificates Required. Certificates of compliance from the Lyndhurst Fire Department shall be required for approval of a request for a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. The following fire protection standards shall be continually met during the term of the conditional use permit, and shall be certified to exist by the City Fire Prevention Officer at the inception of the conditional use permit and annually thereafter:
(1) There shall be a battery-type smoke detector in each guest room;
(2) There shall be one 110-volt electrical smoke detector per floor protecting the sleeping areas;
(3) There shall be one carbon dioxide detector per floor protecting the sleeping areas;
(4) There shall be two (2) ten-pound ABC extinguishers per floor;
(5) Electrical work shall conform to current residential standards;
(6) There shall be a fire inspection; and
(7) No portable heating devices shall be allowed in sleeping rooms.
(d) Serving of Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited. The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages to paying guests is prohibited in a short-term rental.
(e) Consecutive Nights. Each paying guest may stay at a short-term rental for not more than thirty (30) consecutive nights at any single visit.
(f) Kitchen Facilities. Only one kitchen facility shall be permitted per structure for which a conditional use permit is granted to operate a short-term rental. No cooking facilities of any type shall be permitted in individual guest quarters, and no food shall be served in guest quarters.
(g) Bathrooms. A minimum of one full bathroom, including tub or shower, toilet and sink, shall be required for every two (2) guest rooms, to be available for the exclusive use of paying guests. No bathroom shall be located in the basement.
(h) Owner Requirements. The owner must maintain current guest registration records which contain the following information about each guest: the guest's name, address, signature, room assignment and dates of accommodation. The registration records shall be kept on file for three (3) years and, upon request by any authorized City official, shall be made available for inspection by such City official during regular business hours or in case of an emergency.
(i) Nuisance Conditions; Revocation or Suspension of Permits. Short-term rentals shall not be permitted to create or continue a nuisance under either state or local law, and a conditional use permit shall be revoked or suspended by the City whenever the operation endangers, offends or interferes with the safety or rights of others so as to constitute a nuisance.
(j) Guest Rooms. There shall be no more than three (3) guest rooms within a single-family dwelling that are utilized by guests. A guest room shall contain no less than 100 square feet of living space, not including closets. Guest rooms must be limited to only the first and second floors; no guest room may be located on the third floor, or in the basement.
(k) Parking. One off-street parking space shall be provided for each guest room. Such off-street parking spaces shall be provided in an existing driveway behind the existing building line or in a garage.
(l) Signage. One on-premises flat sign against the dwelling shall be permitted for each short-term rental, not to exceed three (3) square feet in area. The sign shall not be internally illuminated. No window display or signboard shall be allowed.
(m) Part-Time Employees. One individual who is a nonresident of the dwelling may be employed in the operation of a short-term rental on a part-time basis.
(n) Security. Outdoor security cameras must be provided. No security lighting shall be permitted which reflects or is directed out of the yard of the short-term rental.
(o) Exits. In addition to the requirements of the Residential Code of Ohio, a minimum of two exits from the short-term rental area at the level of exit discharge shall be provided.
(p) Bed Tax. The bed tax applying to short-term rentals shall be the same as that for hotels and motels.
(q) Allowable Number of Occupants. A maximum of six (6) guests, including minor children, shall be permitted at any one time.
(r) Location. No short-term rental shall be permitted within 1,000 feet of a school or recreational facility, as defined in Section 666.22 of these Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 2023-34. Passed 5-15-23.)