§ 17.47.010. Definitions.  


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  • "Short-term residential rental" means the rental of a residential dwelling unit, or a portion thereof, including a guesthouse, caretakers unit or second dwelling unit, to a person or group of persons for compensation of any kind, for lodging or sleeping purposes, or as an event venue, or for any other purpose than its intended use, for a period of less than thirty days. Further, any leases of a residential dwelling unit, or a portion thereof, including a guesthouse, caretakers unit or second dwelling unit for periods greater than thirty days and by more than four distinct occupancies (a rental person or group) in any calendar year, is also deemed a "short-term residential rental." This definition does not apply to licensed hotels and motels.

    "Short-term residential rental advertisement" means any printed, or electronic, or any other form of announcement, whether in a magazine, newspaper, handbill, notice, display, billboard, poster, internet website or application, pertaining to a short-term residential rental within the city.

(Ord. No. 709, § 3(Exh. A), 10-10-2016)