§ 154.181

Other

• Carbon monoxide detector required1 count

  In short term rentals with propane, a working carbon monoxide (CO) detector shall be installed and maintained per the manufacturer's recommendations on each floor or level equipped for guests to sleep overnight.

• Minimum font size for displayed regulations12 point

  The STR operator shall post or display in a prominent place in the STR the foregoing regulations of this § 154.184 in a minimum of 12-point font

• Fire extinguisher required1 count

  At least one working fire extinguisher shall be provided and maintained per the manufacturer recommendations in the short term rental.

• Maximum overnight occupancy10 persons

  Maximum short term rental occupancy for overnight guests shall be no more than ten persons.

• Maximum overnight guests per bedroom2 persons

  Short term rental occupancy for overnight guests shall be limited to a maximum of two persons and one child per bedroom or other place equipped for guests to sleep.

• Maximum total occupancy20 persons

  Maximum overall short term rental occupancy, whether or not guests staying overnight, shall not exceed 20 persons without a specific condition adopting a different limit in a conditional use permit.

• Maximum number of short term rentals35 count

  The number of short term rentals in the town shall not exceed 35.

• Minimum liability insurance500,000 dollars

  STR operators shall maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy, specifically endorsed for short term rentals, for a minimum limit of $500,000.00, from a firm licensed to provide insurance in Virginia.

• Quiet hours end7 hour

  Quiet hours at an STR shall be from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• Quiet hours start23 hour

  Quiet hours at an STR shall be from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• Response time to address issues60 minutes

  The STR operator, his or her employee, or an authorized independent contractor shall be able to respond to a guest, law enforcement or local official in order to address any issues within 60 minutes.

• Smoke detector required per bedroom1 count

  One working smoke detector shall be installed for each bedroom as provided in conformance with the provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.

• Wood burning fire pit prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Guests and visitors at an STR may not use a wood burning fire pit.