(A) Before issuing a short-term rental unit permit, the village shall inspect the short-term rental unit in order to determine whether it is in compliance with the housing and property maintenance code, the fire code, this chapter, and other applicable laws and regulations. The owner shall pay administrative fees as set by resolution of the Village Council.
(B) Upon written notice from the village, it shall be the owner’s responsibility to schedule and allow the village’s inspection of the short-term rental unit. When an inspection is required for the renewal of an existing permit, the owner shall schedule and permit that inspection no later than 30 days before the expiration of that permit. Inspections shall occur during the village’s regular business hours, unless the village agrees to other arrangements, and all fees shall be paid prior to the inspection.
(C) If an inspection reveals that the short-term rental unit is not in compliance with the housing and property maintenance code, the owner shall be provided a written list of deficiencies or violations that must be corrected before a permit is issued.
(D) The village may conduct additional inspections as it deems necessary, upon reasonable notice to the owner or agent, such as:
(1) When a complaint is filed with the village; or
(2) The village otherwise has reasonable cause to believe a rental unit is in violation of any village ordinance.
(E) For short-term rental units, between each short-term rental to a different tenant, the local rental agent shall inspect the premises using a village designated checklist and shall ensure that all smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, lights in common areas and stairways, egress doors, and railings are in a safe and working condition; any defects discovered shall be corrected promptly. Upon inspection, the agent shall sign and date that checklist and shall maintain it for village inspection and copying for a period of at least two years.
(F) If the village becomes aware of code or other deficiencies or violations subsequent to the issuance of a permit, the village may revoke the current permit and may also take any other action allowed by law.
(G) Before renewing a short-term rental unit permit, the village shall inspect the short-term rental unit in order to determine whether it remains in compliance with the housing and property maintenance code, the fire code, this chapter, and other applicable laws and regulations. The owner shall pay administrative fees as set by resolution of the Village Council.
(Ord. 210, passed 6-14-2017)