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5.66.020 Definitions

For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) Adjacent Properties. The dwelling units located next to the dwelling unit in which the Short-term Rental is located.

(b) Community Development Director. The City's Community Development Director or designee, which includes any third party program administrator.

(c) Dwelling Unit. Any legal dwelling unit but does not include accessory dwelling units.

(d) Host. Any person who is the owner of record of residential real property or any person who is a lessee of residential real property pursuant to a written agreement for the lease of such real property, who offers a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for Short-term Rental either through a Hosting Platform or individually as an operator.

(e) Hosting Platform. A means through which a host may offer a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental. A Hosting Platform includes, but is not limited to, an internet-based platform that allows a host to advertise and potentially arrange for temporary occupation of the dwelling unit, or portion thereof, through a publicly searchable website, whether the Short-term Renter pays rent directly to the host or to the Hosting Platform.

(f) Short-term Rental. The use or possession of or the right to use or possess any room or rooms, or portions thereof in any dwelling unit for residing, sleeping, or lodging purposes for less than 30 consecutive calendar days, counting portions of days as full calendar days.

(g) Short-term renter. A person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license, or other agreement for a period of less than 30 consecutive calendar days, counting portions of calendar days as full calendar days.