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Sacramento, CA Code of Ordinances
SACRAMENTO CITY CODE
CHARTER
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 ETHICS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
Title 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.04 ADULT-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
Chapter 5.06 ADULT-ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES, ADULT PERFORMERS AND FIGURE MODELS
Chapter 5.08 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
Chapter 5.12 AMUSEMENT ARCADES
Chapter 5.16 ASTROLOGY AND RELATED PRACTICES
Chapter 5.18 SHARED-RIDEABLE BUSINESSES
Chapter 5.20 BILLIARD AND POOL PARLORS
Chapter 5.24 BINGO
Chapter 5.28 CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES
Chapter 5.32 CARDROOMS
Chapter 5.44 CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS
Chapter 5.48 COIN-OPERATED GAMING MACHINES
Chapter 5.60 FILM PERMITS
Chapter 5.64 FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SALES
Chapter 5.66 FIREARM AMMUNITION SALES LOGS
Chapter 5.68 FOOD VENDING VEHICLES*
Chapter 5.76 HOTELS, ROOMING HOUSES AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS
Chapter 5.78 HOTEL WORKER PROTECTION
Chapter 5.80 JUNK DEALERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, PAWNBROKERS AND PALLET RESELLERS
Chapter 5.82 SHOPPING CARTS
Chapter 5.84 MINIATURE GOLF
Chapter 5.86 MOBILE SERVICE VEHICLES
Chapter 5.88 OUTDOOR VENDING
Chapter 5.90 SIDEWALK VENDING
Chapter 5.92 PAY TELEPHONES
Chapter 5.94 PEDICABS*
Chapter 5.96 PICTURE ARCADES
Chapter 5.100 PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE
Chapter 5.104 PRODUCERS' MARKET
Chapter 5.108 ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
Chapter 5.112 SELF-SERVICE TOBACCO MERCHANDISING
Chapter 5.114 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Chapter 5.116 SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
Chapter 5.124 MASSAGE THERAPY
Chapter 5.128 STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS
Chapter 5.132 TATTOOING
Chapter 5.136 TAXICABS
Chapter 5.138 TOBACCO RETAILERS
Chapter 5.140 TOBACCO VENDING MACHINES
Chapter 5.144 TOW CARS
Chapter 5.148 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION
Chapter 5.150 CANNABIS BUSINESSES*
Chapter 5.152 REGULATION OF UNATTENDED DONATION BOXES
Chapter 5.154 REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC AND PAPER BAGS
Chapter 5.156 TENANT PROTECTION
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 (RESERVED)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (RESERVED)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 (RESERVED)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 (Reserved)
Title 17 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Title 18 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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5.114.110   Applications for short-term rental permits.
   A.   An owner, lessee, or holder of a similar interest in a dwelling unit may apply for a short-term rental permit by filing an application with the city manager. The application must be on a form approved by the city manager and may require any information or documentation consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
   B.   To renew a short-term rental permit, the permittee shall file an application with the city manager. The application must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days prior to the short-term rental permit expiration date. Untimely applications to renew short-term rental permits are subject to a late penalty in the amount established by resolution of the city council.
   C.   Every application for a short-term rental permit, including renewal applications, shall be accompanied by the short-term rental permit application fee in the amount established by resolution of the city council.
   D.   No person shall knowingly make a false statement of fact or knowingly omit any information that is required in an application for a short-term rental permit. (Ord. 2016-0004 § 1)
5.114.120   Grounds for denying a short-term rental permit.
   The city manager may deny an application for a short-term rental permit for any of the following reasons:
   A.   The application is incomplete;
   B.   The application contains a false or misleading statement or omission of a material fact;
   C.   The dwelling is subject to an enforcement action pursuant to any provision of this code, including, but not limited to, Chapters 8.04 (Nuisances Generally), 8.96 (Dangerous Buildings Code), and 8.100 (Housing Code);
   D.   The dwelling has more than once been found to be in violation of any provisions of this code, including, but not limited to, Chapters 8.96 (Dangerous Buildings Code) and 8.100 (Housing Code);
   E.   The property owner or occupants of the dwelling have more than once been found to be in violation of any applicable law, including, but not limited to, Chapters 8.08 (Social Nuisance Code) and 8.68 (Noise Control);
   F.   The applicant or the property owner is delinquent on any payment to the city of any fees, penalties, taxes, or any other monies related to the property;
   G.   Within two years of the date of application, a short-term rental permit for the dwelling was denied for any of the reasons provided in subsections B through F or revoked; or
   H.   The operation of a short-term rental by the applicant or at the dwelling is a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. (Ord. 2020-0005 § 3; Ord. 2016-0004 § 1)
5.114.130   Issuance of short-term rental permit-Notice to neighbors.
   A.   Unless the city manager determines that grounds for denying an application for a short-term rental permit exist, the city manager shall issue the permit. The city manager may impose conditions on the permit as necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
   B.   Upon issuance of a short-term rental permit, the city will notify all owners of property within two hundred (200) feet of the permitted short-term rental dwelling unit. The notice will be in writing and contain the location of the short-term rental dwelling unit and the contact information for the permittee. (Ord. 2016-0004 § 1)
5.114.140   Term of short-term rental permit.
   A short-term rental permit is valid for one year from the date the permit was issued, unless it is suspended or revoked sooner. (Ord. 2016-0004 § 1)
5.114.150   Compliance with CC&Rs.
   No person shall operate a short-term rental in violation of applicable CC&Rs or similar regulations. (Ord. 2018-0040 § 3)
Article III. Short-Term Rental Regulations
5.114.200   Occupancy limit.
   A.   No permittee shall rent to more than six people per short-term rental.
   B.   Notwithstanding subsection A, if the permittee's primary residence is not on the same lot as the short-term rental, the permittee shall not rent to more than six people per lot. (Ord. 2018-0040 § 5; Ord. 2016-0004 § 1)
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