(1) Parking. Parking for guests in a Short-term Home rental shall only be in identified parking spaces as defined in this chapter. No on-street parking shall be permitted in association with a short-term rental. A minimum of one (1) parking space per bedroom shall be provided, plus one (1) additional space. The maximum number of spaces shall not exceed two (2) per bedroom. If the Short-term Home rental location cannot meet the requirement of one (1) per bedroom, the applicant shall indicate the number of spaces provided and restrict guests to that number of vehicles.
(2) Accessory Buildings. No Short-term Home renters shall be permitted to sleep in any accessory building to the primary building on the site. Nor shall sleeping be permitted outside or in tents, campers, or other similar temporary structures outside of the main dwelling.
(3) Trash. Refuse and recyclables shall be stored in appropriate containers with tight-fitting lids and shall be regularly picked up by a licensed waste hauler.
(4) Safety Standards. The Short-term Home rental owner shall provide an affidavit stating the short-term rental is in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
(5) Special Events. Special events, as defined in this chapter, are not permitted.
(6) Capacity Limit. The maximum number of renters to be accommodated shall be equal to the number of bedrooms multiplied by a factor of two (2).
A. The number of bedrooms shall be as certified by the applicant and verified by inspection of the Village and in no event shall exceed the number of bedrooms permitted by the Summit County Public Health Septic System Operations Permit.
B. The certificate issued by the Village shall indicate the maximum number of renters that may be accommodated as calculated under these standards.
(7) Contact. The certificate holder, or a caretaker representing the property owner, must be available by telephone at all times and be physically located within a thirty (30) minute drive time of the property in the event of an emergency or an issue that requires immediate attention.
(8) Certificate Number. The unique Short-term Home rental certificate number issued by the Village shall be:
A. Included in any advertisement for the rental; and
B. Posted on the property.
(9) Quiet Hours. Short-term Home rentals shall observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(10) Pets. Pets shall be secured on the premises or on a leash at all times.
(11) Applicable Rules. Renters shall be made aware of the rules applicable to the renters under this Chapter.
(12) Signs. Signs shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 1133 of the Village of Peninsula Zoning Ordinance.
(13) Insurance. A general liability insurance policy or certificate that shall provide minimum liability insurance coverage of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) issued by an insurance company licensed to conduct business in the State of Ohio shall be provided. The policy or certificate shall provide notice of cancellation of insurance to the Village at least ten (10) days prior to cancellation.
(14) Short-term Rental Tax. Each Short-term Home rental shall charge the Short-Term Rental Tax on every rental and remit same to the Village in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 185 of the Village of Peninsula Codified Ordinances.
(15) Advertising. No person shall allow a dwelling to be listed or advertised as a short-term rental prior to obtaining a permit or if the permit has been revoked, suspended, or denied.
(16) Septic System. No Short-term Home rental shall be permitted unless a valid Septic System Operations Permit from Summit County Public Health is provided. The number of bedrooms certified on the certificate shall be limited to the number of bedrooms approved by Summit County Public Health on the valid Operations Permit.
(17) Record Keeping. All Short-term Home rental property owners shall retain, and upon request, make available to the Zoning Officer or law enforcement officials, records to demonstrate compliance with this section, including, but not limited to, primary residency, the name of the Short-term Home rental guest responsible for the reservation and/or who rented the unit on each night, dates of the rental, price per night, and duration of stay in a Short-term Home rental.
(b) Owner-occupied Short-term Rental Standards. Owner-occupied Short-term rentals shall be permitted in any zoning district. All Owner-occupied Short-term Rentals shall comply with the following standards.
(1) Parking. Parking for guests shall be on the same lot as the dwelling. No on-street parking shall be permitted in association with the rental.
(2) Accessory buildings. If the rental unit is within an accessory building it shall provide bathroom facilities within that building.
(3) Safety Standards. The Owner shall provide an affidavit stating that the rental is in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
(4) Capacity Limit. The maximum number of renters to be accommodated shall be equal to the number of bedrooms available for rent multiplied by a factor of two (2).
A. The number of bedrooms shall be as certified by the applicant and verified by inspection of the Village and in no event shall exceed the number of bedrooms permitted by the Summit County Public Health Septic System Operations Permit, minus the number of bedrooms occupied by the permanent residents.
B. The certificate issued by the Village shall indicate the maximum number of renters that may be accommodated as calculated under these standards.
(5) Certificate Number. The unique short-term rental certificate number issued by the Village shall be:
A. Included in any advertisement for the rental; and
B. Posted on the property.
(6) Insurance. A general liability insurance policy or certificate that shall provide minimum liability insurance coverage of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) issued by an insurance company licensed to conduct business in the State of Ohio shall be provided. The policy or certificate shall provide notice of cancellation of insurance to the Village at least ten (10) days prior to cancellation.
(7) Short-term Rental Tax. Each Owner-occupied Short-term rental shall charge the Short-Term Rental Tax on every rental and remit same to the Village in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 185 of the Village of Peninsula Codified Ordinances.
(8) Advertising. No person shall allow a dwelling to be listed or advertised as a short-term rental prior to obtaining a permit or if the permit has been revoked, suspended, or denied.
(9) Septic System. No Owner-occupied Short-term rental shall be permitted unless a valid Septic System Operations Permit from Summit County Public Health is provided. The number of bedrooms certified on the certificate shall be limited to less than the number of bedrooms approved by Summit County Public Health on the valid Operations Permit.
(10) Record Keeping. All Owner-occupied Short-term rental property owners shall retain, and upon request, make available to the Zoning Officer or law enforcement officials, records to demonstrate compliance with this section, including, but not limited to, primary residency, the name of the short-term rental guest responsible for the reservation and/or who rented the unit on each night, dates of the rental, price per night, and duration of stay in a short-term rental. (Ord. 18-2019. Passed 9-9-19.)