Ord 2017-037/consider revisions to Subpart B of the City’s Code of Ordinances (Land Development Code) amending Chapter 4 (Zoning Regulations) in order to regulate short-term rentals

Home Browse Search

4.3.1.2 Land Use Matrix FD AR SF-R SF-11 SF-6 SF-45 D DR TH PH-ZL MF-12 MF-18 MF-24 MR MU MU VMU P NC OP CC GC HC CBA U HI Home Share Rental(accessory p pp p pip PPP p P P P pp PP P P PPPP use only;must comply with Ch34 of the City Code&Sec 4.3.4.8) 4.3.4.8 Home Share Rentals (a)Defined.Home Share Rental means a primary residence having fewer than five bedrooms,or portion thereof,or an accessory dwelling on premises with a primary residence that is offered for use or is used for accommodations or lodging of guests for a period of less than thirty consecutive dates.A home share rental does not include a bed and breakfast inn as defined in the City's Land Development Code,Subpart B of the City's Code of Ordinances. (b)Purpose.The purpose of these standards is to establish regulations for the registration and use of home share rentals and to ensure,among other things,that habitation of such units is safe,hotel occupancy taxes are paid to the City in a timely fashion and to provide for the general welfare of neighborhoods,residents and visitors. (c)Special Provisions for Home Share Rentals. All home share rentals shall: (1) Be clearly incidental and customary to and commonly associated with the operation of the primary residential household living use; (2) Be operated by the person or persons maintaining the dwelling unit use as their primary residence.For purposes of this provision,"person or persons"shall not include any corporation,limited liability company,partnership,firm,association, joint venture,or other similar legal entity.For purposes of this section 4.3.4.8,the term "primary residence"shall have the meaning prescribed thereto in Chapter 34 of the City Code of Ordinances; (3) Hold a valid home share rental registration with the City pursuant to Chapter 34,Article 7 of the City Code and pay the fee identified in the City Fee Schedule; (4) Not include rentals where the length of stay of any individual is 30 or more consecutive days during the calendar year;and (5) Not permit more than two adult guests per bedroom offered for accommodation or lodging of guests plus an additional 2 adults. (d)Related Provisions.Use of property for home share rentals as an accessory use is subject to compliance with provisions governing licensing and regulation of such uses under Chapter 34 of the City Code of Ordinances and may be suspended or revoked for non-compliance. (e)Sunset Review-Home Share Rental Provisions. The provisions of this Chapter pertaining to home share rentals,including the provisions in Section 4.3.1.2,shall be reviewed by the city council within one year of the adoption of Ordinance No.2017-37. Those provisions are subject to amendment or repeal upon such review or at any other time. The adoption of the home share rental provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed to create any enforceable right to the continuation of home share rentals or any right to compensation for loss,damages,costs,or expenses alleged to have been incurred in reliance upon its adoption or suffered as a result of its repeal.