For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SHORT TERM RENTAL. The use and/or occupancy for a period of less than six months of a principal structure or accessory structure pursuant to a written or oral agreement that permits and/or provides for occupancy of all or part of such structure by any person other than the owner thereof, or an immediate family member of the owner thereof, and whether or not the permission of such occupancy is in exchange for consideration therefor. A residential property shall not be considered a short term rental when: (1) the preceding owner of a property maintains possession of a residential structure after closing for the sale thereof, but leases the property back from the successor owner for a period of time pursuant to a written agreement; and (2) the extension of a lease on a month to month basis under the same terms and for the same tenant.
(Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024)