For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BEDROOM. A room that is fully enclosed conditioned space within a dwelling unit or accessory structure; and meets the following criteria:
(1) Is located along at least one exterior wall;
(2) Is at least 70 square feet in size and not less than seven feet in any horizontal dimension;
(3) Has a minimum ceiling height of seven feet (if the ceiling is sloped, 50% of it can be less than seven feet, but no part of it should be less than five feet);
(4) Has a built-in closet or storage area; and
(5) Has at least one window or door exiting directly to the outside for ingress or egress that meets the Building Code requirements for light, ventilation and fire escape.
HOST. 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.
HOSTING PLATFORM. An internet-based platform that generally allows an owner or tenant to advertise the dwelling unit through a website and provides a means for potential transient users to arrange short-term rental and payment through the hosting platform.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. A dwelling unit that is rented, leased or otherwise assigned for a tenancy of less than 30 consecutive days duration, where no meals are served. This term does not include hotel or motel rooms, extended stay lodging facilities, bed and breakfast inns or boarding and lodging house rooms.
TRANSIENT USER. 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 30 consecutive days duration.
(Ord. 2018-17, passed 1-14-2019)