(A) Annually, prior to the issuance of a business license for vacation rentals, the city's CSO will make a premise visit. The visit will ensure that all safety requirements (smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, flash lights and exit provisions) are in place as well as a posted sign reflecting vacation rental standards.
(B) Complaint handling.
(1) Any confirmed complaint made to the city, regarding vacation rentals, will be evaluated by the City Administrator for validity. If deemed valid the complaint will be directed to the city's CSO for action.
(2) Complaints filed directly with the sheriff’s office, will be handled by that group. Information concerning resultant action will be provided to the City Administrator.
(C) Valid complaint action.
(1) A first valid complaint will result in a warning.
(2) A second valid complaint is subject to a fine of up to $500 per day, for each day during the period of the rental which generated the complaint.
(3) A third valid complaint will result in cancellation of the business license, and may include additional fine(s).
(D) With the exception of the grandfathered property noted in § 154.475, property owners offering their property for vacation rental without going through the conditional use process and/or possessing a valid business license is a violation of this subchapter. In addition to a cease and desist order, the property owner will be subject to a fine of up to $500 for each day the property is/was rented for vacation purposes.
(Ord. 275, passed 8-6-2015)