Sec. 3.9

Other

• 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. allowed

  Short-term rentals are permitted within an accessory dwelling unit subject to the regulations of this section.

• Events 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.

• Maximum occupancy of unrelated adults4 adults

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

• Maximum rental nights without operator present90 nights/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.

• Parking for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. detached residence2 spaces

  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.

• Parking for townhouseTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot. or condo1 spaces

  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.

• Permit fee100 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 $100.00.

• Primary resident 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.

• Recreational vehicles prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. for short-term rentalShort-term rentalA dwelling let to guests for brief stays — the zoning category behind Airbnb rules.

  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.