Sec. 86-522

On or before May 1 of each year, the operator shall register the address of any dwelling unit to be used for short-term rental with the zoning administrator.

The operator of a short-term rental must obtain a business license prior to operating or advertising the property for short-term rental.

Events, including luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, fund raising, commercial or advertising activities, and any gathering of persons other than the authorized guests for similar activities, whether for direct or indirect compensation, are prohibited in association with any short-term rental.

The owner of a dwelling used for short-term rental shall give the town, or its duly authorized agent, written consent to inspect any dwelling used for short-term rental to ascertain compliance with all state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations on 48 hours' notice to the owner given by text or e-mail.

The maximum number of adult occupants in a dwelling unit offered for short-term rental shall not exceed four unrelated individuals with at least one being 18 years of age or older.

Failure to comply with this subsection, including registration requirement, will result in a $500.00 penalty per property violation.

Prior to using a dwelling as a short-term rental, the operator shall obtain a special use permit for the unit.

Short-term rental parking shall be provided that is adequate for all guests and shall be in driveways or other parking areas associated with the property and designed and built to be parking areas. Parking of guest vehicles in or along rights-of-way is prohibited.

Sign shall not exceed three square feet.

The maximum number of signs per residential lot is one.

Signs shall not be illuminated.

The location of the sign placement must be approved by the administrator prior to construction or placement.