Ord 2025-4097_short term rentals

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a short-term rental on the premises or the permit holder or tenant has permitted such a violation on the premises by any other person. Such violation may include, but is not limited to, parking, noise, littering, destruction of property, public intoxication, indecent exposure, or disorderly conduct; (2) The permit holder has failed to pay delinquent property taxes, hotel occupancy taxes, utility fees, or other city levy applicable to the property or premises used as a short-term rental; or (3) There are grounds for suspension, revocation or other registration sanctions as provided for in this article. Sec. 22-504. - Right to inspect short-term rental premises. To ensure compliance with the requirements of this article, a short-term rental shall be inspected in the following methods: (a) Initial inspection. As part of the issuance of a new short-term rental permit and any renewals thereof, the city shall conduct an inspection to verify compliance with this article. (b) Fire extinguishers. The owner is responsible for maintenance of the fire extinguishers in compliance with this article, along with the city's current fire code. (c) Inspections upon report or suspicion of a violation. The city may perform inspections when a violation of this article or other law is reported or suspected. Sec. 22-505. - General standards. All short-term rentals permitted pursuant to this article are subject to the following standard requirements: (a) Parking. Parking shall comply with the regulations and standards contained in Chapter 106 "Zoning" of this Code. No required parking shall be permitted within public rights -of -way or access easements as defined by city code or state regulations regarding parking. Yards or any other unimproved surface shall not be used to provide the necessary parking. (b) Updated information. The owner shall provide timely updates to the city of any changes to the name, address and 24-hour telephone number of the contact person who is the owner, operator or designated agent responsible and authorized to respond to complaints concerning the short-term rental within one hour or less. Should a law enforcement officer respond to the short-term rental and issue a citation for any violation of city ordinances or other law, such responsible person may be contacted by the officer or their designee. The responsible person shall attempt to contact the occupants within one (1) hour of any contact from the city to address the occupants about the complaints. Should a second complaint be filed and citation issued to the occupants or guests, the owner and responsible party must take appropriate steps to assure future complaints do not occur. Failure to provide updated information to the city regarding the 24-hour contact person shall be a violation of this section. 7