1 Attachment 5 – Summary of 2020 Proposed
STR Ordinance (12/14/20)
Sections in Draft STR Ordinance
Permitted Zones
(Table 10-1-602 and Table
10-1-627)
Permit Short-term Rentals (STRs) in R-1, R-1-H, R2,
R3 and R4
Definitions
(BMC Section 10-1-203)
Define short-term rental and related terms.
STR Regulations
(BMC Section 3-4-2804)
• Hosted and unhosted stays allowed.
• Permitted in single-family homes and multi-
family units (apartments, condos, townhomes,
etc.). Prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units.
• Host must maintain a permanent residence for
at least 8 months out of the year.
• No more than 900 business licenses at any
given time shall be permitted.
• A maximum of 120 days of bookings per fiscal
year for each STR.
• Limit of 2 adults per bedroom plus 2; no more
than 16 people at any given time
• No visible signs or advertisements on property
• One (1) on-site parking space for studio/one-
bedroom unit; Two (2) on-site parking spaces
for two or more bedrooms
Business License
Regulations
(BMC Section 3-4-2805)
• Application Requirements
o Host and STR unit information.
o Proof of residency
o Compliance Certification
o Fees (complex)
• Annual renewal
• STR Business license are nontransferable
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2 Host Requirements
(BMC Section 3-4-2806)
• Collect and remit TOT, if the STR is not
booked on a STR platform
• No events (weddings, banquets, etc.)
• Provide and maintain a smoke alarm, carbon
monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers in the
STR at all times
• Must maintain general liability coverage
• Ensure compliance with the STR ordinance
and Noise ordinance
Hosting Platform
Requirements
(BMC Section 3-4-2807)
• Collect and remit TOT
• Provide the City with a monthly report on
STRs
• Require a City Business License for each STR
and display business license number on listing
• Remove unpermitted STR
Enforcement
(BMC Section 3-4-2808)
• Violation Fees:
o $1,000 - First Violation
o $1,500 - Second Violation within one year from
the first
o $2,000 - Third Violation within one year from
the first and any subsequent violations
• Business licenses can be suspended and
revoked under certain situations.
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