17.86.160 Homestay rentals.
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to allow owner-occupied homestay rentals as defined in Chapter 17.156 (Land Use Definitions) and where permitted in Chapter 17.10 (Use Regulations) with reasonable standards to preserve neighborhood character and quality of life.
B. Permit Required. The conduct of a homestay rental requires the approval of a homestay permit by the director, who may establish additional conditions to further the intent of this section. If anyone informs the community development department of a reasonable objection concerning the proposed homestay within the public notification period, the director may schedule a hearing for the application pursuant to the requirements of a minor use permit.
C. Application Requirements.
1. Operators of homestays in all zones are required to obtain a homestay permit and a business license.
2. The operator of the homestay shall pay transient occupancy tax and tourism business improvement district tax as required by the municipal code.
3. The operator of the homestay shall annually provide verification of primary residence through the homeowner’s property tax exemption or other appropriate documentation.
4. The operator of the homestay shall provide the name and contact information of a responsible party in the application if the owner-occupier anticipates he or she may not be on the premises at all times during the homestay rental.
D. Performance Standards.
1. Homestays shall comply with the property development and performance standards set forth in Articles 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development and Design Standards) and 3 (Regulations and Standards Applicable to All Zones) of this title.
2. All building and fire code regulations shall be met.
3. The number of overnight guests shall be limited to four adults. Bedrooms shall meet the minimum size requirements as defined in the building code.
4. At all times when a homestay rental is occurring, the owner or responsible party shall be within a fifteen-minute drive of the property. The owner or responsible party shall be available via telephone twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to respond to complaints regarding the homestay. Contact information for the owner and responsible party shall be provided to homestay guests, adjacent neighbors and stated on the application.
5. Upon sale or transfer of the home for which a homestay permit has been granted, a new homestay application shall be required within sixty days of the transfer. Failure to submit a new application as required within sixty days shall result in the termination of the existing allowed use.
6. The homestay shall be limited to only the owner-occupied dwelling unit on the property. Homestays shall not be permitted within recreational vehicles or within accessory dwelling units.
7. Any advertisements for the homestay shall include the business license number. On-site advertising of the homestay is prohibited.
E. Revocation of a Permit.
1. Violation of these requirements and standards shall constitute grounds for revocation of the homestay permit.
2. At any time, the permit can be referred to an administrative review hearing if determined by the director upon receipt of substantiated written complaints from any resident, code enforcement officer, or police department officer, which includes information and/or evidence supporting a conclusion that a violation of the permit, or of city ordinances or regulations applicable to the property or operation of the homestay, has occurred. At the time of the permit review, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and conditions of permit, conditions of approval may be added, deleted or modified, or the permit may be revoked. (Ord. 1705 § 50, 2021; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)