12.240 Short Term Rentals

(New 03/31/20) Short Term Rentals (STRs) are an allowed use within all residential zones as long as they meet the following criteria: A. No STR shall be located within 600 feet of an elementary, middle or junior high school measured from the nearest entrance of the STR by following the shortest route of ordinary pedestrian travel to the property boundary of the school. B. The home shall be the primary residence of the applicant. Primary residency will be shown by providing the following documentation at the time of application and annually thereafter at the time of business license is renewal. 1. The applicant’s most recent state and federal tax returns both listing the property as the applicant’s primary residence; and 2. A government issued ID with the address of the applicant listed. C. The owner, employee, or someone the owner designates as a point of contact shall be able to respond to all calls within one hour while the property is being rented. D. The number of short-term renters shall be no more than 10 individuals, or as limited by off-street parking availability, whichever is less. E. Every short-term rental establishment shall have a current business license; and comply with all other necessary City, State, and Fire Code requirements. The business license shall be displayed inside the rental area of the home as to be visible to guests. F. Business licenses shall be renewed annually. Prior to renewal the applicant must show a resolution to any valid complaints related to the requirements set forth in this Section. G. All parking for short-term rentals shall be provided off street and must meet the requirements of Table 37.080 of this Code. The required parking may take place in the primary garage or driveway space of a home if the applicant can prove that adequate parking will remain for the owner and other permanent occupants of the home. H. The owner shall establish and enforce curfew and quiet hours that are reasonable and fit in the context of the surrounding neighborhood. Reasonable conditions may be required to mitigate against noise nuisances to neighbors.