As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DESIGNATED HOST
A designated adult who resides within a fifteen-mile distance
from the STR property and is required to be available 24 hours a day
to promptly deal with emergencies and other STR renter issues and
compliance with STR operating requirements in the owner's absence.
NONPRIMARY RESIDENCE
A dwelling unit including permitted accessory structures,
in which a property owner, as defined in this section, resides less
than 180 days in the calendar year. This includes accessory apartments
located on the same parcel.
PRIMARY RESIDENCE
A dwelling unit, including permitted accessory structures,
in which a property owner (as defined in this section) resides for
at least 180 days in the calendar year. This includes permitted accessory
apartments located on the same parcel.
PROPERTY OWNER
An individual or group of individuals who legally possess
an ownership interest in property, including real property such as
a parcel of land or structure thereon. The term "property owner" applies
to natural persons and artificial entities including corporations,
limited liability companies, partnerships, associations, trustees,
property managers, receivers or guardians of estates, mortgagees,
lien holders, or other business entities.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
A supplementary business in a private dwelling or permitted
accessory apartment, which is rented in exchange for consideration,
monetary or otherwise, by the owner(s) in exchange for temporary occupancy
for a period of less than 180 consecutive nights and which is not
otherwise regulated as a commercial or nonresidential use, such as
a bed-and-breakfast dwelling as defined under the Zoning Chapter.