EXHIBIT A
Development Code Section 19.02.050
(Definitions)
19.02.050 (Definitions) shall be modified to read as follows:
Agent. A person or entity, who does not hold any interest in the property and who has authority to act on behalf of the owner.
Bedroom. A room designed primarily for sleeping that meets the definition of the California Building Codes currently adopted by the City.
Check-in. The arrival of a guest at a vacation-rental property or agent’s office.
Guest House. Living quarters, having no kitchen facilities, located on the same premises with a main building and occupied for the sole use of members of the family, temporary guest, or persons permanently employed on the premises. This definition shall not include ADUs built subject to Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Accessory Dwelling Units).
Home-Sharing. The rental of bedrooms in a residential unit for a term of 29 or fewer consecutive days while the owner of the unit is present and living in the unit.
Hosting Platform. A person or entity who participates in vacation rentals by collecting or receiving a fee, directly or indirectly through an agent or intermediary, for conducting a booking transaction using any medium of facilitation. Examples include, but are not limited to, VRBO.com, Airbnb.com, homestay.com and other internet and non -internet-based services that facilitate bookings for a fee.
Multi-Family Residential. Two (2) or more dwelling units in a single building on a site.
Owner. A person or entity, who holds record fee title to the property, except that “owner” does not include the holder of a leasehold interest in the property.
Responsible Party. The lessee of a vacation-rental property.
Short-Term Rental or Short-Term Rental Property. A residential dwelling unit that is leased for a term of 29 or fewer consecutive days.
EXHIBIT B
Development Code Section 19.04.020
(Permitted, Development Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted Uses)
19.04.020 ( Permitted, Development Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted Uses); Table 0 4.01 (Residential Zones – Permitted, Development Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted Uses) shall be modified to read as follows:
TABLE 04.01
PERMITTED, DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED, AND
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES
LAND USE ACTIVITY RE RL RS RU RM RMH RH RSH
1. Residential Uses
A. Community Care Facility (6 or less) P P P P P P P X B. Condominium or Townhouse D D D D D D D X
C. Convalescent Homes X X X C D D D X
D. Day Care Center C C C C C C C X
E. Day Care Homes, Family
8 or less children P P P P P P P X
9 to 15 children D D D D D D D X
F. Dormitories/Fraternity/Sorority X X X X C C C X
G. Homeless Facilities X X X X C C C X
H. Manufactured Housing D D D D D D D X
I. Mobile Home Parks or Subdivisions D D D D D D D X
J. Multi-Family Dwellings X X X D D D D X
K. Multi-Family Dwellings, Existing X X X P P P P X
L. Planned Residential Developments X X X D D D D X
M. Second Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P
N. Senior Citizen/Congregate Care Housing X X X D D D D X O. Single-Family Dwellings D D D D D D D X
P. Single-Family Dwellings, Existing P P P P P P P X
Q. Small Lot Subdivision X X X D D D D X
R. Student Housing Complex X X X X X X X C
R. Short-Term Rentals P P P P P P P X
EXHIBIT C
Development Code Section 19.04.030(2)
(Residential Zones Specific Standards)
19.04.030(2) (Residential Zones Specific Standards); Table 0 4.03 (Residential Zones Specific Standards) shall be modified to read as follows:
TABLE 04.03
RESIDENTIAL ZONES SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Specific Standards RE RL RS RU RM RMH RH RSH CO CG-2 CR-2
A. Accessory Structure + + + + + + + + + +
B. Day Care Facility + + + + + + + + + +
C. Day Care Home, + + + + + + +
Large Family
D. Density Bonus/Affordable + + + + + + + + + +
Housing or Amenities
E. Front/Rear Yard + + + + +
Averaging
F. Golf Courses & Related + + + + + + +
Facilities
G. Guest House + + + +
H. Minimum Room Size + + + + + + + + + +
I. Minimum Dwelling Size + + + + + + + + + +
J. Mobile Home & + + + + + + +
Manufactured Housing
K. Mobile Home Park or + + + + + + +
Subdivision
L. Multiple Family Housing + + + + + +
M. Multi-Family Housing, + + + +
Existing
N. Planned Residential +
Development
O. Recreational Vehicle + + + + + + +
Storage
P. Second Accessory
Dwelling Unit + + + + + + +
Q. Senior Citizen/ + + + + + + +
Congregate Care Housing
R. Single-Family Dwellings, + + + + + + + + + +
Existing
S. Small Lot Subdivisions +
T. Social Service Uses/ + + + + + +
Centers
U. Vocational/Trade Schools +
V. Student Housing Complex +
W. Urban Lot Splits + + +
X. Two-Unit Projects + + +
Y. Short-Term Rentals + + + + + + +
Key: “+” applies in the zone.
EXHIBIT C
19.04.030(2) shall be modified to read as follows:
Y. Short-Term Rentals
1. Permit Required.
a. A current, valid annual permit issued by the City to the owner is required for each property prior to advertising, offering to lease, or leasing the property as a short- term rental property. A copy of the permit shall be posted inside of the rental property.
b. No permit issued pursuant to the requirements of this section shall be transferred to any other person. Change of ownership of a property with a short -term rental permit shall require filing of a new application.
c. No permits shall be issued for home-sharing.
2. Eligibility.
a. Short-term rentals may be permitted in any residential zone which permits single- family residential uses, and which is developed with an existing single -family residence.
b. No short-term rental shall be permitted at any property located within a designated high-fire area.
c. No permits for a short -term rental shall be issued to any property subject to a restricted affordable housing covenant.
d. No permits for a short -term rental shall be issued to any ADU permitted in accordance with Section 19.04.030(2)(P).
e. No short-term rental property shall be rented for a cumulative period exceeding 120 days within any calendar year (January 1 – December 31).
3. Procedure.
a. An owner shall apply to the City for a license annually for each short-term rental property and pay a fee established by Resolution, which may be amended from time to time . The City shall provide an application form and list of application and insurance requirements.
b. Any application for a property owned by a corporation or corporate person of any kind (partnership, LP, LLC, C corp, S corp, trust, etc.) shall be submitted only by a person authorized to submit such application.
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c. An owner may not hold more than one permit, and may renew that permit, unless they have been revoked or not renewed . Applications for renewal shall be submitted a minimum of 30-days of permit expiration.
d. Owner shall comply with pre-licensing & renewal inspection requirements prior to issuance of license / permit or renewal.
4. Operational Requirements.
a. The owner and owner’s agent shall ensure that the vacation -rental property complies with all applicable codes regarding fire, building and safety, health and safety, zoning, lighting, and all other laws and regulations.
b. Guest check-ins may be performed in person or virtually by the owner/agent. The responsible party must be provided with a copy of the City’s Good Neighbor Policy prior to or during check -in and a signed copy kept on file by the owner/agent. An additional copy shall be made available on-site.
c. Overnight occupancy of the short-term rental property shall always be limited to the number stated on the permit. Such occupancy shall not exceed two adults per bedroom; but the total number of persons may not exceed 8 persons per stay.
d. The maximum number of people permitted at the property shall not exceed 12 people at one time.
e. No party, wedding, or other large social gathering exceeding the maximum capacity allowed under Section 19.04.030(2)( Y)(4)(d) of this Chapter shall be permitted at a short-term rental property.
f. No radio receiver, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other any machine or device for the producing or reproducing of any sound may be operated on the vacation -rental property unless it is within a fully enclosed structure and is not audible at the property line of the vacation -rental property pursuant to Chapters 8.54 and 9.48 on the Municipal Code.
g. All short-term rental properties shall install a noise monitoring device capable of alerting the owner/agent in the case of outdoor noise in excess of 65 decibels (dBs).
h. Parking is allowed only in designated driveways and garages and is not allowed in the yard or street at any time.
i. The owner shall include notice to the responsible party of the requirements of this section and post a visible notice of these requirements at the property.
j. The property owner/agent shall make available to the responsible party a 24/7 contact number in case of emergency . This number shall be available at the property.
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k. Any complaints registered against a property shall be responded to within 60 minutes of notification by the City to the owner/agent.
l. Upon the request of the City, the owner/agent shall respond in person at the short- term rental property within 60 minutes of dispatch of notice by the City to correct a violation of this section or any other provision of the Municipal Code.
5. Agent. An owner may grant authority to an agent to act on behalf of the owner for purposes of fulfilling some or all the requirements of this chapter. The owner shall give prior written notice to the City of any grant of authority, including the identity and contact information for the agent. The owner shall promptly give the City prior written notice of any change to any such grant of authority. The use of an agent shall not excuse the owner from the owner’s obligations of this chapter. Agents and owners fulfilling any of the requirements of this chapter shall be annually certified by the City.
6. Transient Occupancy Tax.
a. If approved by the voters, b eginning January 1, 2025, the owner is responsible for collecting and remitting transient occupancy tax to the City and shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 3.55 of the Municipal Code
b. If approved by the voters, beginning January 1, 2025, hosting platforms shall be responsible for collecting all applicable transient occupancy taxes and remitting the same to the City. The hosting platform shall be considered an agent of the host for purposes of transient occupancy tax collections and remittance pursuant to Chapter 3.55 of the Municipal Code.
c. Owners shall be responsible for submitting transient occupancy tax forms reporting nightly stays and gross receipts even if a hosting platform is remitting the taxes due on their behalf.
d. Permit holders making two or more late submittals in a 12-month period shall not have their license renewed upon expiration.
7. Inspections and Audits.
a. Each owner /agent shall comply with pre -licensing & renewal inspection requirements prior to issuance of permit or renewal. Property inspection is required to verify that the subject property is in compliance with the standards of this section and the Municipal Code.
b. Each owner/agent shall provide the City, upon request, with access to the short- term rental property and to such related records, documents, tax returns, and bank accounts at any time during normal business hours as the City may determine are necessary for the purpose of inspection or audit to determine that the objectives and conditions of this section are being fulfilled.
EXHIBIT C
8. Hosting Platform Responsibilities.
a. Subject to applicable laws, hosting platforms shall, upon written request by the City, promptly disclose to the City each vacation-rental property listing located in the City, the host ID, listing ID, and names of the persons responsible for each such listing, the address of each such listing, the length of stay for each such listing, and the price paid for each stay.
b. A hosting platform shall promptly remove any listing upon receipt of a take-down notice from the City indicating that a listing violates applicable legal requirements.
c. A hosting platform is responsible for collecting and remitting transient occupancy taxes on behalf of their hosts beginning January 1, 2025, in accordance with Subsection 6 above.
d. A hosting platform shall require all hosts to include a valid license number in a designated field dedicated to the license number no later than January 1, 2025.
9. Violations and Penalties.
a. Any owner or permit holder in violation of any requirements of this section shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of Chapter 9.93 of the Municipal Code.
b. Permit holders who received three violations shall not have their license renewed upon expiration.