§ 19.04.547. Short-term rental.

A.

"Short-term rental" means any dwelling or portion thereof that is available for use or is used for accommodations or lodging of guests, paying a fee or other compensation for a period of less than thirty consecutive days.

B.

A short-term rental shall not contain more than four bedrooms.

C.

A short-term rental shall be maintained to the following minimum standards:

1.

Structures shall be properly maintained, painted and kept in good repair, and grounds and landscaped areas shall be properly maintained and watered in order that the use in no way detracts from the general appearance of the neighborhood; and

2.

Required parking areas and access to parking areas shall be maintained and available for use at all times. Parking for this use shall be contained on the site, and shall not be allowed on the public rights-of-way; and

3.

Snow shall be removed from sidewalks and driveways within one hour after the snow has ceased falling, provided that in case of a storm between the hours of five p.m. in the afternoon and six a.m. in the morning, the sidewalk shall be cleaned before eight a.m. the morning following the storm.

D.

Occupants of a short-term rental shall not create excessive noise that is incompatible with adjacent land uses.

E.

A short-term rental use shall not have any signs on the premises that advertise the use.

F.

The use of a dwelling as a short-term rental shall not change the appearance of the dwelling or property for residential purposes.

G.

Outdoor pools, hot tubs or spas shall not be used between the hours of ten p.m. and eight a.m.

(Ord. 1361 § 3, 1996: Ord. 1115 § 1, 1990)