40.240.245    Overnight Accommodations

Overnight accommodations may be established in a legal single-family dwelling, in the five (5) acre and ten (10) acre residential land use designations, consistent with the following conditions:

A.    The owner of the subject parcel may rent the dwelling for up to ninety (90) room nights per year.

B.    Parking areas shall be screened so they are not visible from key viewing areas.

C.    The use is incidental and subordinate to the primary use of the property.

D.    The dwelling must be the permanent residence of the owner and occupied by the owner during rental.

E.    Commercial events are not permitted at overnight accommodations.

F.    The overnight accommodation may employ up to three (3) employees other than the residents of the dwelling.

G.    Land use approvals for overnight accommodations shall be valid for no more than two (2) years. Landowners must reapply for the use after a land use approval expires, demonstrating compliance with conditions of approval through financial and other records. Permits will not be renewed if there have been past violations, including failure to file.

(Added: Ord. 2021-12-02)