14-14-128 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
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The official Bountiful code is at https://www.bountiful.gov/197/Land-Use-Code.
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A. An accessory dwelling unit rented on a temporary basis for periods less than 30 consecutive days is a short-term rental.
B. All short-term rentals require a Short-Term Rental Permit. In order to receive approval, Short-Term Rental Permits must be reviewed in a public meeting by the Bountiful City Administrative Committee.
C. At least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled public meeting the Planning Department shall mail out courtesy notice letters to property owners within three hundred feet (300’) of the subject submitted application and shall post a physical sign on the subject site.
D. A short-term rental shall not be allowed unless a Short-Term Rental Permit is approved and is found in compliance with the following standards:
1. Short-term rentals are allowed within the Single-Family Residential (R) Zone, Residential Multiple-Family (RM) Zone, and Downtown (DN) Mixed Use Zone; and shall not be permitted in any other zone.
2. Short-term rentals are only allowed within approved Accessory Dwelling Units. It is unlawful to allow, construct, or reside in a short-term rental within an entire single-family dwelling, duplex, or multi-family residential dwelling or property.
3. A maximum of one (1) short-term rental shall be permitted on a qualifying lot.
4. It is unlawful to construct, locate, or otherwise situate a short-term rental on a lot or parcel of land that does not contain a habitable single-family dwelling.
5. If an Accessory Dwelling Unit is approved as a short-term rental, the parking for the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be governed by the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance. The site shall comply with the current parking limitations outlined in the Bountiful Traffic Code regarding on-street parking.
6. The site shall comply with the current Noise Ordinance. The use of sound equipment, sound related activities, and/or noise heard from the property line from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shall be prohibited.
7. The site shall not exceed International Building Code (IBC) occupancy standards based on unit square footage.
8. Prior to short-term rental occupancy the property owner shall place a notice behind the main short-term rental door to make occupants aware of parking occupancy standards and noise restrictions, etc. The Planning Department will produce the notice after approval. It is property owner’s responsibility to maintain the notice, and to share applicable regulations with renters by other means utilized by the property owner, such as onsite booklet, e-mail communication, website, rental agreement, etc.
9. A short-term rental within an accessory dwelling unit shall meet all development standards found Bountiful City Land Use Code Section 14-14-124 Accessory Dwelling Units, any applicable codes, etc.
10. A short-term rental shall not be approved unless it is compliant with all State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. This includes all applicable zoning and building codes. A short-term rental shall be prohibited within a nonconforming use or non-complaint structure.
E. Short-Term Rental Permits do not run with the land and are not transferable to future property owners. Any transfer of ownership shall require a new application subject to all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable at the time of application.
F. After approval of a Short-Term Rental Permit, the property owner shall be responsible for applying and maintaining a current business license with the City.
G. Any short-term rental in a dwelling, building, or structure erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Code is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. Complaints received in writing by the City shall be reasonably investigated and if evidence is found, the Planning Director shall take appropriate actions which may include revoking the approved Short-Term Rental Permit and revoking the issued Business License. The City may immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement and removal and enjoinments thereof by any manner provided by law.
H. A Short-Term Rental Permit application shall cost $225. If the applicant already has an approved accessory dwelling unit, or is applying for one at the same time, the cost shall be $100.