(A) Short-term rentals, as defined in § 150.50, require an annual business license. The license must be renewed annually with proof of annual property inspection and liability insurance.
(B) An application for a short-term rental business license must be filed with the village.
(C) Each short-term rental property must also comply with the following regulations:
(1) Property located within a subdivision with a homeowners’ association must have a letter verifying the use is permitted in its restrictive covenants.
(2) Agent/owner will have the building/property inspected annually to ensure compliance with building codes to protect the health, safety and welfare of tenants. Agent/owner is responsible to schedule the inspection by contacting the village.
(3) Proof of liability insurance ($100,000 minimum coverage) will be provided to the village, along with a copy of the safety procedures and emergency phone numbers, a copy of which will be required to be posted at the property.
(4) Short-term rentals will be allowed in any zoning districts where residency is allowed by this Code.
(5) Owner/operator will provide the village with quarterly reports on the number of stays and their length of time.
(6) The number of people (related and un-related) that can occupy the property will have to comply with the current code.
(7) Evidence of short-term rental use from the exterior is prohibited.
(8) Any police calls pertaining to criminal activity or disturbances (such as complaints of loud music, parties, fighting, etc.) to the residence may result in the revocation and/or denial of renewal of the property license.
(Ord. 2021-12-06C, passed 12-6-2021)