[Ord. No. 8197, 7-8-2019]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to regulate privately owned
property, dwelling unit, or portion thereof used as short-term rental
units and minimize any potential negative effects of said units on
surrounding residential neighborhoods.
B.
Procedure. A short-term rental permit is an annual administrative
process outlined herein. A short-term rental permit shall not be issued
or renewed unless the application meets all requirements established
in this Article.
C.
Applicability Of Permit.
1.
A short-term rental permit is a permit issued to the individual
applying for the rental permit. As such, said permit shall not run
with property, but shall be personal unto the applicant. Applicants
shall not have the right to assign, transfer, barter or sell said
short-term rental permit and said permit shall terminate upon any
transfer of the property by the applicant including by sale or lease.
2.
Within thirty (30) days of a change of property ownership, change
of operator, or any other change in material facts pertaining to the
information contained in the short-term rental permit, the operator
shall submit an application and requisite application fee for a new
short-term rental permit if continued use is desired.
D.
Period Of Validity.
1.
No short-term rental permit shall be approved for a period longer
than one (1) year from the date of issuance for the short-term rental
permit.
2.
A short-term rental permit must be renewed annually by the applicant
to remain valid. Failure to renew a short-term rental permit within
thirty (30) calendar days of expiration will result said permit being
terminated.
3.
The City of Maryville may terminate any short-term rental permit
for failure to perform according to the standards and conditions outlined
in this Article.
[Ord. No. 8197, 7-8-2019]
A.
All applications for a short-term rental permit shall be made by
written application to the Administrative Assistant to Public Works,
on forms provided. Unless the application shall conform in all respects
to the requirements of this Chapter, it shall not be accepted for
consideration.
B.
Information Required. An application for a short-term rental permit
shall contain the following information:
1.
The name, address, valid email address, and telephone number
of the owner of the subject short-term rental unit.
2.
The name, address, valid email address, and telephone number
of the operator of the subject short-term rental unit.
3.
The physical address of the proposed short-term rental unit.
4.
The number of bedrooms and the applicable overnight and daytime
occupancy limits of the proposed short-term rental.
5.
Current zoning classification and use of the subject property.
6.
Any additional information as City staff deems reasonably necessary
to administer the intent of this Article.
C.
Application Fee. The application shall be accompanied by a filing
fee for the short-term rental permit.
1.
Application fee for the short-term rental permit shall be one
hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00).
D.
Time Of Application. The Administrative Assistant to Public Works,
shall note the date of the filing of the application on the permit.
[Ord. No. 8197, 7-8-2019]
A.
Short-term rentals shall comply with the following standards:
2.
Is proposed to be operated so that public health, safety, and
welfare of citizens will be protected.
3.
A short-term rental shall comply with all zoning and site regulations of the property as outlined in Chapter 405.
4.
A short-term rental permit shall not be issued or renewed if
there are unresolved City Code issues, outstanding fines or fees,
liens, or applicable taxes.
B.
The City may conduct an inspection of the short-term rental unit
prior to issuing a new permit and prior to issuing any renewal permit
which shall be subject to Fire Code and Building Code inspection requirements.
C.
A short-term rental permit application may be denied if the applicant
has had a prior short-term rental permit suspended or revoked for
any reason.
[Ord. No. 8197, 7-8-2019]
A.
The property shall not be rented or solely used for outdoor receptions,
parties, weddings, or similar activities.
B.
Operational requirements of a short-term rental are as follows:
1.
While a short-term rental is rented, the owner or operator shall
be available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week for
the purpose of responding within thirty (30) minutes to complaints
regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants or guests
of the short-term rental. Failure of the operator to respond to calls
or complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants
and/or guests of the short-term rental unit within thirty (30) minutes
and in an appropriate manner shall render the operator subject to
all remedies including revocation of the short-term rental permit.
3.
Maximum Number Of Occupants. The maximum number of overnight
guests and residents for a short-term rental unit shall not exceed
two (2) persons per bedroom for a maximum of ten (10) overnight guests.
4.
All exterior improvements or modifications to the short-term
rental property shall adhere to any applicable Design Guidelines adopted
by the City of Maryville.
5.
Bed and breakfast facilities are permitted exterior identification
signage not to exceed nine (9) square feet, mounted on the surface
of the primary structure.
6.
No short-term rental or subsequent use of the property shall
cross over any property line.
7.
All parking associated with the short-term rental unit shall
be located entirely on-site, in a garage, carport, or any legal public
parking areas.
8.
The City shall have the authority to impose additional conditions
for short-term rental units to ensure any potential secondary or negative
effects unique to the property are avoided or adequately mitigated.
