A. It is unlawful for any person to operate within the city a short-term rental without having been approved by the department of community development. A separate registration shall be required for each short-term rental.

B. Short-term rentals shall conform to all applicable codes, laws, and regulations.

C. A short-term rental shall not be permitted on any lot with an accessory dwelling unit or child care center. Other home occupations shall be allowed, subject to existing regulations.

D. A short-term rental permit is not transferable to any other property or person. When a property with a short-term rental is sold or otherwise transferred, the new owner must apply for a permit as set forth in PMC 17.89.040 within 60 days from the date of transfer.

E. Additional Notice Requirements. For registrations and registration renewals of Type-1, Type-2 or Type-4 short-term rentals as defined in PMC 17.89.030 in R-1, R-1E and R-2 residential zoning districts, the applicant must give notice on a form provided by the city to each residence adjacent, including those residences adjacent across a public right-of-way and properties connected to the applicant’s property by property corners. The notice must include a description of the proposed use and the name, address, telephone number and email address (if any) of the responsible person. (Ord. 19-003 § 3, 2019; Ord. 19-002 § 3, 2019; Ord. 18-006 § 5, 2018)