(A) The following terms shall apply to this chapter as written unless context indicates or requires a different meaning:
HOSTED SHORT-TERM RENTAL(S). A lot with a single-family residence; a portion of which may be rented out after obtaining a short-term rental permit. The owner of the property permanently resides in one portion of the single-family residential unit and is present during the time in which renters are renting another portion of the single-family residential unit. Examples of an owner-occupied single-family residence include renting a portion of the owner's dwelling (room rental) or rental of a basement with separate entry/access.
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE. An area property manager, owner, or agent of the owner, who within one hour can respond to questions or concerns from short-term rental guests, residents of the surrounding neighborhood, or representatives of the Town.
NON-HOSTED SHORT-TERM RENTAL(S). A lot with a single-family residence which may be rented out after obtaining a short-term rental permit. The owner of the property is not present at the single-family residential unit during the time in which renters are renting the single-family residential unit.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL(S). The rental of all or any portion of a residential dwelling unit for a period less than one calendar month. A calendar month is the period from a day of one month to the corresponding day of the next month if such exists; or if not, to the last day of the next month. A calendar month shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day (as from January 4 to February 3 or from January 31 to February 29).
SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNIT(S). A property used for short-term rental.
(B) Words or phrases in this Chapter necessitating a definition shall be defined pursuant to the Town Zoning Regulations, as amended.
(Ord. 2021-24, passed 3-16-2022; Ord. 2024-01, passed 3-12-2024; Ord. 2024-19, passed 12-10-2024)