For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
(a) "Chief of Police" means the Chief of Police of the City of Trotwood or his/her designee.
(b) "Host" means any person who is the owner of record of residential real property, or any person who is a lessee of residential real property pursuant to a written agreement for the lease of such real property, who offers a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short term rental.
(c) "Short Term Rental" means a dwelling unit that is rented, leased or otherwise assigned for tenancy of less than fourteen (14) consecutive days duration, where no meals are served.
(d) "Transient User" means a person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of less than fourteen (14) consecutive days duration.
(Ord. 05-21. Passed 1-4-21.)