14.76.124 GENERAL MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Vacation Rentals
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The official Sanpete County code is at https://www.sanpetecountyutah.gov/174/Planning-Zoning.
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1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide specific guidelines on the construction and use of vacation rentals. The requirements of vacation rentals were created to promote the safe construction and proper practice of vacation rentals in Sanpete County.
2. Types Of Vacation Rentals. a. Hotel/Motel/Lodge rentals shall have six (6) or more bedrooms; and b. Bed and Breakfast/Vacation Rentals shall have less than six (6) bedrooms.
3. Locations Of Vacation Rentals.
a. Hotel/Motel/Lodge rentals shall be a permitted use in the BC zone. Hotel/Motel/Lodge rentals shall also be permitted in the SL zone with a conditional use permit.
b. Bed and Breakfast/Vacation Rentals shall be permitted in all zones except the PF and IZ zones.
4. Development Of Vacation Rentals. All types of vacation rentals shall: a. Meet the requirements of the currently adopted building codes including the Wildland Urban Interface Code if applicable, including the issuance of a building permit, completion of required inspections, and issuance of a certificate of occupancy; b. Require one (1) off-site parking space per unit; c. Apply for and maintain a current business license; d. Comply with all transient room and sales tax laws of the State of Utah; and e. For vacation rentals which serve food, obtain and maintain a valid food handler permit from the State Health Department.
14.76.120 GENERAL MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Accessory Dwelling Units · 14.76.125 GENERAL MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Accessory Buildings