(A) External signage. There shall be no external on-site or off-site advertising signs or displays indicating the property is a short-term rental.
(B) Limit on occupants allowed. There shall be a maximum occupancy of three persons per bedroom, including adult and children.
(C) Limits on number of vehicles. There shall be a maximum of one motor vehicle per bedroom, or maximum number of motor vehicle that can be accommodated within the garage and driveway, without extending over the public rights-of-way (alleys and sidewalks) whichever is less. No vehicle parking area shall cause the site to be in violation of impervious cover requirements without a variance of such having been approved by the City Council.
(D) Advertisement and contracts. Any advertisement of the property as a short-term rental and all rental contracts must contain language that specifies the allowed maximum number of occupants and maximum number of vehicles.
(E) Other restrictions. It is unlawful:
(1) To operate or allow to be operated a short-term rental without first registering the property in which the rental is to occur with the city in accordance with this subchapter;
(2) To advertise or offer a short-term rental without first registering the property in which the rental is to occur with the city in accordance with this subchapter; documented advertisement of the subject property as a short-term rental, online or offline, shall be considered evidence of a violation of this subchapter;
(3) To operate a short-term rental that does not comply with all applicable city and state laws and codes;
(4) To operate a short-term rental without paying the required hotel occupancy taxes;
(5) Permit the use of the short-term rental for the purpose of housing sex offenders; operating a structured sober, recovery or other purpose living home or similar enterprise; selling illegal drugs; selling alcohol or another activity that requires a permit or license under the Alcoholic Beverage Code; gambling house; or operating as a sexually oriented business.
(Ord. 220621-B, passed 6-21-2022)