Sec. 78-80.4(u)

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• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. in accessory dwelling unitsAccessory dwelling unit (ADU)A second, smaller home on a lot that already has one — a garage flat, basement flat or backyard cottage.

  Short-term rentals shall be prohibited within an accessory dwelling unit.

• Events and activities prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Events and activities including, but not limited to, luncheons, banquets, parties, amplified or acoustic concerts, weddings, meetings, fund raising, commercial or advertising activities to include filming, and any other gathering of persons other than the authorized renters, whether for direct or indirect compensation, are prohibited in association with any short-term rental.

• Filing fee200 dollars

  A completed short-term rental zoning permit application provided by the town and submitted to the zoning administrator along with a filing fee of $200.00.

• Maximum rental nights without operator90 nights per year

  The operator is limited to a maximum of 90 rental nights per year where the unit may be rented without the operator present. There is no limit on nights when the operator is present during a short-term rental.

• Max nonresident vehicles for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.2 vehicles

  For any single-family detached residence, a minimum of two parking spaces are required and no more than two nonresident vehicles are permitted on-site during a rental period.

• Max nonresident vehicles for townhouseTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot./condo1 vehicles

  For any townhouse or condo, a minimum of one parking space is required and no more than one nonresident vehicle is permitted on-site during a rental period.

• Maximum occupancy6 adults

  The maximum occupancy during any rental period shall not exceed six adults, including all permanent residents, except where the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code allows fewer occupants.

• One contract per night

  The operator of any short-term rental is prohibited from entering into more than one contract for any given night.

• Parking must be on-site or reserved

  Parking must be located on-site or in spaces reserved exclusively for the use of the operator of the short-term rental property.

• Primary residency required

  Any operator of a short-term rental must be the primary resident of the property. For the purposes of this section, primary resident shall mean an individual who has occupied the dwelling unit for seven of the previous 12 months.

• Registry required

  Failure to register or renew on the short-term rental registry pursuant to the Herndon Town Code (2000), shall be deemed a reason for revocation.

• Recreational vehicles prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Any recreational vehicle located on the lot is prohibited from being used for a short-term rental.

• Safety equipment required

  Each short-term rental must have the following: a. A working multipurpose fire extinguisher. b. Interconnected smoke detectors. c. Carbon monoxide detector if any gas appliances or fireplaces are present. d. A direct means of egress outside of the structure from any sleeping room available for short-term rental.

• Zoning permit required

  Prior to operating within the town, the operator of a short-term rental shall apply for and obtain a short-term rental zoning permit.