The definitions as set forth by I.C. 36-1-24 et seq. shall apply to this chapter:
OWNER. A person who has an interest in title or a present possessory interest in property that is offered to the public as a short-term rental.
OWNER OCCUPIED SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY. Property that is the owner’s primary residence and is offered to the public as a short-term rental.
PERMIT. A short-term rental permit issued by the city.
PERMITTED PROPERTY. A property that is subject to a valid, unexpired, unrevoked permit issued under this chapter. A PERMITTED PROPERTY may contain one or more dwelling units offered as short-term rentals.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The rental of:
(1) A single-family home;
(2) A dwelling unit in a single-family home;
(3) A dwelling unit in a two-family or multi-family dwelling; or
(4) A dwelling unit in a condominium, cooperative, or time share for terms of less than 30 days at a time through a short-term rental platform. The term includes a detached accessory structure, including a guest house, or other living quarters that are intended for human habitation, if the entire property is designated for a single-family residential use. The term does not include property that is used for any nonresidential use.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL PLATFORM. An entity that:
(1) Provides a platform through which unaffiliated parties offer to rent a short-term rental to an occupant; and
(2) Collects consideration for the rental from the occupant.
(Ord. 14, 2023, passed 8-14-2023)