(A) All applications for a short-term rental license shall be filed with the Village Clerk on forms provided. Applications must be filed by the property owner.
(1) Each license issued under this chapter expires on July 31.
(2) A license initially issued during the period beginning on May 1 and ending on July 31 expires on July 31 of the following year.
(3) An initial filing fee of $500 shall be paid upon filing of the application. This fee includes payment for the first year operating license.
(4) No permit shall be issued unless the completed application form is accompanied by payment of the required fee.
(5) Any application or renewal request which does not include all the information and documentation shall not be considered as complete. The Village Clerk will determine if the application is complete and meets the application requirements.
(6) A renewal fee of $300 shall be due July 31 of each calendar year.
(7) A preliminary review of a potential short-term rental application can be done for an additional fee of $200. See § 115.06(B).
(8) All fees are non-refundable.
(9) Short-term rental licenses and permits are non-transferrable.
(B) Each application shall include the following information and documentation for each short-term rental:
(1) A copy of a completed state lodging establishment inspection form dated within one year of the date of issuance along with proof of payment.
(2) A building floor plan and requested maximum occupancy.
(3) Site plan including a designation of available on site parking.
(4) A copy of the house manual for renters.
(C) No license shall be issued or renewed unless there is filed with the Village Clerk a completed fire hazard inspection report from an authorized Village Fire Inspector showing no deficiencies, dated not more than one year before the date of issuance or renewal.
(D) No license shall be issued or renewed, if the applicant, or property location has outstanding fees, taxes or forfeitures owed to the village, unless arrangements for payment have been approved by the Village Clerk.
(E) When satisfied that the application is complete, the Village Clerk shall forward initial applications for permits and licenses to the Village Planning Commission for a public hearing and review under Chapter 151.
(Ord. passed 5-10-2022; Res. passed 5-18-2022) Penalty, see § 115.99