For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING. Any building, facility (including RVs and mobile homes, and including seasonal units in a campground), structure, or part of the building or structure, that is used or intended for use as a home, residence, or sleeping place by one or more persons.
HOST REPRESENTATIVE. Person(s) who are managers of the dwelling or person(s) who can respond as needed either by phone or on site within 30 minutes, who the owner of the dwelling has assigned to act as agent for the rental property.
LODGING MARKETPLACE. An entity that provides a platform through which an unaffiliated third party offers to rent a short-term rental to an occupant and collects the consideration for the rental from the occupant. (Per Wis. Stat. § 66.0615(1)(bs))
PLANNING COMMISSION. Village of Pepin Planning Commission, responsible for approving short-term rental licenses.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. A dwelling offered for rent as a tourist rooming house as defined by ATCP Ch 72.03, for a fee and for fewer than 30 days. Excluded from this definition are bed and breakfast establishments, hotels, and motels.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE. Per Wis. Stat. § 66.1014, a license issued by the Village Clerk. The term shall run from August 1 of a given year through July 31 of the next year.
(Ord. passed 5-10-2022; Res. passed 5-18-2022)