For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING UNIT. A building or portion thereof which contains separate living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. A DWELLING UNIT is evidenced by 1 or more of the following features:
(1) Refrigeration and cooking capabilities;
(2) A sink intended for meal preparation, not including a wet-bar;
(3) A dishwashing machine;
(4) A separate and distinct entrance door; or
(5) A separate utility meter.
CONDOMINIUM. A building or complex containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses which share a common point of access.
LOCAL AGENT. Any person who has been contracted by the owner and has full authority to act on the owner’s behalf.
OFF-STREET PARKING. A parking space designated to the dwelling unit not located in the public right-of-way or street and located within the property lines of the licensed property.
OVERNIGHT. A stay at a short-term rental that lasts for the duration of the evening/night.
OWNER. Any person who, alone or jointly, has title to or an ownership interest in any dwelling unit to be used as a short-term rental.
PERSON. Every natural person, firm, partnership, association, social or fraternal organization, corporation, trust, estate, receiver, syndicate, branch of government, or any group or combination acting as a unit.
RENTAL UNIT. A single dwelling unit that provides complete and independent living facilities.
RENTER. A person or group of persons renting a dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The use of a residential dwelling unit by any person or group of persons entitled to occupy the dwelling unit for rent for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE. A permit to operate a short-term rental in accordance with this chapter. The licensing year is July 1 to June 30 of the following year and the fee of which is not subject to proration.
(Ord. 22-442, passed 8-10-2022)