(A) Notice to Neighbors within 300 Feet Of Lot Boundary: Permit holders must provide notice by mail to the owners of neighboring parcels within 300 feet of the lot boundaries of the Short-term Rental Unit. The Permit holder must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury that the neighbors have been notified. The Permit holder must provide their name and contact information, and the name and contact information of a local representative, living in Star Valley, designated by the Permit holder to handle complaints or correspondence of the Short-tern Rental Unit. The Permit holder shall notify all applicable neighbors if the contact information changes.
(B) Management and Advertising Requirements: Short-term Rentals may not be advertised with physical signage within Town Limits. Any advertising by other means, must include the Permit number issued for the respective Unit. Any digital advertising must include a functioning internet link to this Chapter.
(C) Lodging and Sales Taxes: Short-term Rental Units are classified as lodging facilities by the State of Wyoming. Permit holders are responsible for paying all lodging and sales taxes required by Wyoming law.
(D) Annual Safety Inspection Required: All Short-term Rentals must pass an annual safety inspection, proof of which must be submitted with an initial or renewal application. This inspection can be completed by the Permit holder, a local representative of the Permit holder, or by a licensed Building/Housing inspector (The Short-term Rental Checklist is included with the Application packet).
(E) Parking Requirements: All Short-term Rental Units must provide on-site parking spaces. No vehicles are allowed to be parked on Town streets or Town rights-of-way.
(F) Solid Waste Collection Requirements: All Permit holders must provide solid waste collection container(s) for all time periods that the residential unit is offered for Short-term Rental. All trash must be securely stored to prevent it from attracting wildlife. The Permit holder shall arrange for trash pickup on the designated day and for placing and returning the waste container(s) to ensure that they do not hinder Town road maintenance.
(G) Information Posting Requirements: Permit holders must prominently place the following information in their Units and, as appropriate, include it in their Permit Application:
(1) The Unit's Short-term Rental Permit (or copy thereof).
(2) A description or map to indicate the unit's assigned parking.
(3) Documentation of the annual safety inspection of the unit.
(4) A packet, provided by the Town, of relevant Town ordinances that guests are required to follow.
(5) Contact information for the Unit's owner and local representative; and
(6) The phone number, pick-up time, and receptacle location for the Unit's solid waste disposal service.
(Ord. 2021-24, passed 3-16-2022; Ord. 2022-15, passed 11-16-2022)