For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RENTAL PREMISES. All or part of a principal structure or accessory structure in a residentially zoned district being rented or otherwise let to person(s) other than the owner of the subject property.
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE. A residential structure located in a residential zoning district within the corporate limits of the Village of Matteson, as residential districts are defined in Chapter 150 of Zoning Regulations, as amended from time to time.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The accessory use and/or occupancy for a period of less than three months of a principal structure or accessory structure pursuant to a written or oral agreement which 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, therefore.
SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER. The individual or entity which has title to the property which is the subject of a short-term residential rental.
(Ord. 4443, passed 2-16-2021)