HomeMy WebLinkAbout3728ORDINANCE NO. 7JO0
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington implementing
new regulations for short-term lodging operations; adopting a new
Chapter 17.23 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code ("PANIC"), Short -
Term Rentals; adopting a new Chapter 17.24 PANIC, Bed and
Breakfasts; repealing Chapter 17.18 PAMC; amending sections
14.36.010, 17.01.020, 17.08.015, 17.08.095, 17.10.040, 17.11.040,
17.12.040, 17.14.020, 17.15.020, 17.20.020, 17.25.040, and 17.94.065
pertaining to short-term lodging amendments; amending the Master Fee
Schedule; adopting reporting requirements; providing for severability;
establishing an effective date; and staying enforcement until a date
certain.
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in regulating short-term lodging to balance the benefits
provide to the City with the impacts they can have on the community; and
WHEREAS, in 2017 the City passed Ordinance 3577 which created a definition for short
rentals and allowed them as a use in certain zones; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that substantial changes to the City's regulations of short-
term lodging is in the best interests of the City,
Now, Therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY ORDAIN
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a
Chapter 23, Short -Term Rentals, as set forth in Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by thi;
reference.
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Section 2. Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new
Chapter 24, Bed and Breakfasts, as set forth in Exhibit B, which is incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 3. Chapter 17.18 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety.
Section 4. Section 14.36.010 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to the sign code
is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5. Section 17.01.020 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to the purposes
of zones is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which is incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 6. New definitions relating to short-term lodging are added to Chapter 17.08 of the
Port Angeles Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit C, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. The codifier is authorized to appropriately alphabetize and number the definitions
and insert them into the proper sections in Chapter 17.08 PAMC.
Section 7. Section 17.10.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to conditi
uses in the R7 zone is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which is incorporated
by this reference.
Section 8. Section 17.11.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to conditi
uses in the R9 zone is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which is incorporated
by this reference.
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Section 9. Section 17.12.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to conditional)
uses in the RI 1 zone is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which is incorporated
by this reference.
Section 10. Section 17.14.020 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to permitted uses
in the residential medium density zone is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which is
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 11. Section 17.15.020 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to permitted us
in the residential high -density zone is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which i
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 12. Section 17.20.020 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to permitted
in the commercial zone is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which is incorpo
herein by this reference.
Section 13. Section 17.25.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to permitted
in the commercial, regional zone is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C, which
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 14. Section 17.94.065 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating
developmental standards for conditional uses in residential zoning is hereby amended as
forth in Exhibit C, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 15. The Master Fee Schedule is amended to incorporate the new fees, which are
in Exhibit D. Future revisions for short-term lodging fees will be made through Resolution.
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Section 16. City staff is directed to prepare and deliver the following reports:
A. Vacant and Blighted Properties
As part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, the Directors of Finance, Community and
Economic Development, Public Works and Utilities, Police Chief, and City Attorney will
present options to the Planning Commission for encouraging the redevelopment of vacant
and blighted properties.
B. SB 5334 Implementation.
If Senate Bill 5334 becomes law, the Directors of Finance and Community and Economic
Development will present options to the Planning Commission for incentivizing and
supporting long-term rentals and supportive housing within the City of Port Angeles.
Section 17. - Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to,
the correction of the scrivener's/clerical errors, references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes,
rules or regulations, or ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references
thereto.
Section 18. - Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person
or circumstances, are held invalid, the remainder ofthe Ordinance, or application of the provisions of
the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 19. - Effective Date. This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated
to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect on
July 1, 2024, after publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
Section 20 — Enforcement Stayed. The Chief of Police and the Director of Community and
Economic Development shall Stay Enforcement of this Ordinance until November 1, 2024.
PASSED by the City Council ofthe City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council
held on the (p day ofLt�. % 2024.
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Kate Dexter, Mayor
APPR ED AS TO FORMZeyy
William � E. Bloor, City Atto
A T TE T:
Kari Martinez -Bailey, C* Clerk
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Summary of Ordinance Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on March 6, 2024
ORDINANCE NO.3728
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington implementing new regulations for short-term
lodging operations; adopting a new Chapter 17.23 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code ("PAMC"), Short -
Term Rentals; adopting a new Chapter 17.24 PAMC, Bed and Breakfasts; repealing Chapter 17.18
PAMC; amending sections 14.36.010, 17.01.020, 17.08.015, 17.08.095, 17.10.040, 17.11.040, 17.12.040,
17.14.020, 17.15.020, 17.20.020, 17.25.040, and 17.94.065 pertaining to short-term lodging
amendments; amending the Master Fee Schedule; adopting reporting requirements; providing for
severability; establishing an effective date; and staying enforcement until a date certain.
This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is
not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2024, after publication of
an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
The full texts of Ordinances are available at City Hall in the Clerk's office, on the City's website at
www.cityofpa.us or will be mailed upon request.
Kari Martinez -Bailey
City Clerk
Published by summary: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Exhibit A
NEW CHAPTER 17.23 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
17.23.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the operation of short-term rentals
within the City of Port Angeles. This Chapter does not apply to hotels, motels, and bed and
breakfasts. This Chapter also establishes a short-term rental business license permit program;
platform -based enforcement provisions; and building and fire life -safety inspection requirements
for all short-term rentals.
17.23.020 Definitions (Reserved).
17.23.030 Applicability.
A. The licenses required by this Chapter prevail over other provisions of the PAMC that may
relate to short-term rental licenses, as amended now or hereafter. In the event of a conflict,
the provisions in this Chapter shall control.
B. A short-term rental business license is required for all short-term rentals occurring in the
City.
C. The Director is hereby authorized to implement, interpret, enforce, and make Director's
Determinations for any section of this Chapter and any other applicable PAMC chapters.
Director's Determinations are intended to clarify and explain the PAMC requirements.
17.23.040 Short -Term Rental Platform Business License.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate as a platform within the City without a valid
platform business license pursuant to this Chapter.
B. Platform business licenses are issued by the Director and may be obtained by filing an
application to the City's Community and Economic Development Department.
C. All platforms operating in the City of Port Angeles must comply with the following:
1. Possess a valid platform business license issued pursuant to this Chapter.
2. Prior to providing booking services, require that all owners, authorized agents,
and/or operators using the platform obtain a valid short-term rental business
license through the City and include a business license number in any listing for a
short-term rental on the platform.
3. Remove any listings from the platform within four business days upon notification
by the City that a short-term rental listed on the platform does not comply with the
requirements of this Chapter.
4. Provide the following information in an approved electronic format to the City
annually by February 1 of each year for the previous year's operations:
a. The total number of short-term rentals in the City listed on the platform
during the applicable reporting period, and
b. The total number of nights each short-term rental was rented through the
platform during the applicable reporting period.
5. Inform all owners, authorized agents, and/or operators who use the platform of
their responsibility to collect and remit all applicable local, state, and federal taxes
unless the platform does this on their behalf.
6. Provide to the City a listing of all owners, authorized agents, and/or operators
inside the City for which the platform provides booking services by February 1 of
each year for the previous year's operations.
7. Upon request by the Director, permit the Director access to review the records
listed above that are required to be kept under this Chapter in a manner consistent
with state and federal law.
17.23.050 Short -Term Rental Fire Life -Safety Requirements and Inspections.
All short-term rentals must comply with the following inspection requirements:
A. All short-term rental owners or authorized agents must obtain a fire life -safety
inspection of the rental, and pay the inspection and review fees outlined in the Port
Angeles Master Fee Schedule for each new or renewed license. Type I short-term
rentals are required to meet the provisions for the entire structure where the rooms are
located. The Director will determine the inspection frequency in one, three, or five-year
increments.
B. All short-term rentals must have a code -compliant, non -expired fire extinguisher located
visibly on each floor of the dwelling and one located within six feet of any cooking
appliances.
C. Inspection results may require minor building renovations or improvements, specifically
related to fire life -safety items, requiring a building permit through the City's
Community and Economic Development Department.
D. All short-term rental licenses will contain the following language:
1. The fire life -safety review for this short-term rental is limited to basic fire life -
safety inspection, including but not limited to 911 locator consistency, handrails,
guardrails, egress, ingress, exterior safety lighting, smoke and carbon monoxide
detection and warning, repair of any notably dangerous building concerns, and
pool safety regulations. The short-term rental business license inspection is not to
be construed to be an exhaustive review of all potential life/safety issues that may
be present in the facility. By accepting and utilizing the short-term rental license
issued by the City or utilizing the licensed short-term rental, the owner,
authorized agent, short-term rental platform, guest, short-term rental operator, or
any other person with interest agrees to hold the City Harmless in the event of
any damage, property damage, personal injuries, and any other monetary or
liabilities occurring from the short-term rental.
E. Any short-term rental undergoing renovations, improvements, or upgrades may not
operate until all items are completed and required building permits are finalized. The
City will temporarily suspend any short-term rental business license until such
renovations, improvements, or upgrades are finished and finalized by the City's
Community and Economic Development Building Division. Any suspension will not
alter the renewal date requirement.
F. All egress must be adequately sized and unobstructed to allow proper escape from each
sleeping unit and escape from the main dwelling.
G. Failure to schedule and pass any required inspection is grounds for denial or revocation
of the short-term rental business license.
1. Upon notification by the City, the short-term rental owner, authorized agent,
and/or operator will have 90 days to comply with any new minor fire life -safety
upgrades. When required, the applicant must obtain a building permit, complete
the work, and receive approval for the final building inspection.
2. The Director may grant extensions based on a review of the circumstances,
hardships, or proposed work timelines. Any extensions will be provided to the
owner, authorized agent, and/or operator in writing, detailing the length of time of
extension, requirements, and other relevant provisions.
17.23.060 Zoning, Allowance, and Use Requirements:
The following zoning, allowance, and use table requirements apply to all short-term rentals within
the City.
Key to use the table:
A. P(L) = "Permitted if Licensed" means short-term rentals allowed with a short-term rental
business license.
B. No = "No" means the use is prohibited.
C. No Limitation = "No Limitation" means the number of short-term rentals of a particular
type is not limited; therefore, no maximum cap on the number of units is set.
D. N/A = "Not Applicable" for table 17.23.060-1 means that the requirement limitation of the
number of units does not apply because that type of short-term rentals in that zone are
prohibited.
Table 17.23.060 -1:
New Max # of New Max # of new type II short-term
Zone type I new type 1 type II rentals
Classification short- short-term short-
term rentals term
rental rental
P(L) No P(L) Citywide Cap of 200 Annual Short -
Limitation Term Rental Business Licenses, or 2%
All Zones of Total Single Household
Except Dwellings/Duplex Units (whichever is
Industrial. greater). Existing short-term rental
business licenses are renewable
regardless of whether the quota for
licenses under the Citywide Cap has
been met. Legally operating short-term
rentals as of July 1, 2024, shall have
priority preference for being issued a
business license. The Director will
conduct a lottery for all completed
short-term rental business license
applications submitted by August 1,
2024, and if any business license quotas
remain, a second lottery on the first
business day of the month for all
completed short-term rental
applications submitted prior to that
date. Once the Cap is reached the
Director will implement a waiting list
for those complete applications in order
of date received. As business licenses
become available, this list will be
utilized until the Cap is reached again.
17.23.070 Standards.
All short-term rentals must comply with the following standards:
A. After July 1, 2024, no person may operate a short-term rental without obtaining and
maintaining a short-term rental business license.
B. Licensed short-term rentals must only use platforms licensed by the City. Licensees may
alternatively direct book.
C. Only one short-term rental license will be issued per parcel.
D. Only one short-term rental license will be issued per Owner.
E. Each separate dwelling unit rented as a short-term rental must have its own license.
F. Short-term rental owners and authorized agents must obtain and maintain liability
insurance that satisfies the requirements of RCW 64.37.050. Proof will be required at
application and renewals.
G. Parking is required. Onsite parking is preferred; however, if onsite parking is not
available, the provisions of Chapter 14.40.045(E) must be utilized.
H. Events by guests are not allowed at any Type 2 short-term rental.
I. Short-term rentals are not permitted in housing units subsidized through City programs,
including but not limited to a Fee Waiver, NICE Neighborhood Funds, and the Affordable
Housing Sales Tax Fund.
J. Short-term rentals are not permitted in any temporary, portable, or other structure not
permitted by the City for permanent occupancy (e.g., boat, tent, yurt, RV, etc.)
K. All short-term rental owners must arrange for regular municipal garbage collection.
L. The owner, authorized agent, operator, and/or local contact must ensure that guests adhere
to all nuisance regulations and ordinances in the City of Port Angeles, including the
nuisance regulations in Chapter 8.30 PAMC.
M. Short-term rentals must have the following items posted in a conspicuous place inside the
residence:
1. The license;
2. The good neighbor policy per PAMC 17.23.090; and
3. Emergency contact information, including the residence address.
N. All short-term rentals must comply with the applicable federal, state, and local fire,
building, and health codes.
O. Licenses are not transferable or assignable. No short-term rental business license(s) will be
issued to any entity in which a member, partner, director, officer, trustee, or any other
form of owner, decisionmaker, or investor in that entity already possess a short-term rental
business license under this Chapter. For the provisions of this subsection, "LLC" means
any entity, trust, or property ownership or leasing structure other than a natural person.
Spouses and their marital community may only have one short-term rental business
license. Licenses issued to an LLC must also include and be issued to the LLC governing
member or owner. No transfer of the LLC governing member or owner is allowed. Any
transfer of ownership, transfer to LLC, transfer to another location or structure is not
allowed. Any such changes identified in this code require a new license and payment of
applicable fees.
P. All short-term rentals must have a visible, legible address.
Q. A Type 1 Licensee may rent multiple rooms or spaces within their home under one short-
term rental business license, even if those rooms are listed and rented separately on a
platform.
17.23.080 Noncompliant Short -Term Rentals (Reserved).
17.23.090 Good Neighbor Policy.
A. The owner or the authorized agent must notify each adjacent and facing property owner of
said property of the existence of the short-term rental business and provide a written list of
rules and restrictions and up-to-date local contact information for any concerns,
complaints, or emergencies.
B. A copy of all rules, restrictions, and conditions imposed on the short-term rental must be
posted in a prominent location in the short-term rental.
C. Noise concerns: The hours between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM are designated "quiet time"
so that no outdoor activity will disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. All
activities must comply with PAMC 9.23.030 — Disturbing the peace.
D. Whenever the short-term rental is rented, the local contact must be available twenty-four
hours per day, seven days per week, to accept and respond physically to the short-term
rental within 60 minutes of receiving a call to address complaints concerning noise levels.
Failure to respond to all verifiable complaints will result in violation.
E. Property condition: The owner, guests, local contact, and/or authorized agent must keep
the short-term rental property in good order. No trash, junk, debris, or other unsightly
materials are allowed to be visible on the property.
F. The owner or authorized agent must establish policies and provide information to guests
regarding the location of trash receptacles and the trash pick-up schedule.
G. The owner or authorized agent must inform all guests that they cannot violate the
standards of this chapter or generate any disturbances that may disrupt the peace, safety,
and general welfare of the neighborhoods in which they are located.
H. The guests must not block any driveways, streets, rights -of -way, or other public or private
access routes.
I. All guests, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators must comply with the City's
Nuisance Code, Chapter 8.30 PAMC.
The City will revoke a short-term rental business license upon the third violation within a
36-month period of this section by the licensee and their guests. Short-term rental business
licenses revoked for violation of this section may not be renewed, and the Owner may not
apply for a short-term rental business license on any other property in the city for two
years.
17.23.100 Short -Term Rental Business License Application Requirements.
An application for a short-term rental business license must be determined complete to reserve a
business license spot. A complete application includes:
A. A complete application for the City's short-term rental business license.
B. A site plan to scale, of the property, showing the entire dwelling unit used for the short-
term rental, all other structures, parking, entrance and exit locations, and other relevant
information as required by the Director. A consultant is not required. This item may be
hand -drawn to scale; there is no requirement for a computer -generated site plan unless the
owner or authorized representative prefers this method.
C. Scaled floor plan that includes structure dimensions throughout the entire dwelling unit
and the square footage. The floor plan must also show all smoke and carbon monoxide
alarm locations, fire extinguisher locations, and all ingress or egress areas with
dimensions. All rooms must be labeled. All sleeping accommodations should be clearly
marked, including any accommodation outside the bedroom. The City has the right to
deny sleeping accommodation outside of a designated bedroom for fire, health, and life
safety. If an area is prohibited from sleeping, the license must clearly state the condition.
A consultant is not required. This item may be hand -drawn to scale; there is no
requirement for a computer -generated site plan unless the owner or authorized
representative prefers this method.
D. Proof of short-term rental liability insurance pursuant to RCW 64.37.050.
E. Copy of the owner's State of Washington Master Business License.
F. Payment of all fees as determined by the City's Master Fee Schedule upon the application
being deemed complete.
G. Any other information the Director deems reasonably necessary to administer this
Chapter.
H. If applicable, building permits for any proposed remodels, required building
improvements, or other changes requiring a permit.
I. A signed copy of the good neighbor policy. This policy shall be posted at the site after
City review and approval.
If the application is to renew an existing short-term rental business license, the following
is also required:
1. A copy of the operating period's rental log, including the price per night per rental
in the City, charged per guest, and the total price charged for each guest's stay.
2. Documentation showing the lodging tax paid to the State of Washington for the
previous year of operation.
17.23.110 Review Procedures.
A. Staff shall determine whether an application for a short-term rental business license is
complete within 28 days after application submittal.
B. Staff will determine capacity for a short-term rental. If there is no capacity for a short-
term rental, the application will be denied and be offered a place on the waiting list.
C. Procedures A and B listed above must be complete and meet this chapter's requirements
before the City inspector performs the inspection.
D. If the building report review, checklist, or inspection results in any failed areas, the
applicant must fix all required items, obtain any permits necessary to resolve any items,
and finalize any required permits prior to issuance of a short-term rental license.
E. If the inspection fails, or further correction or information is required for the City
Inspector's report, the applicant will be charged a reinspection fee. This reinspection fee
will be charged for each required subsequent review or reinspection until all items pass.
The applicant is responsible for working with the Community and Economic
Development Building Division to ensure a complete application and must have an
approved building permit to proceed with any work.
F. The City will only issue the short-term rental business license if the application meets
all standards and passes all reviews and inspections.
G. The short-term rental business license and associated conditions must be posted visibly
for all guests.
H. Water, sewer, power, adequate access from a public right-of-way, police, fire, and waste
disposal must be available and adequate for the proposed short-term rental.
I. The proposal should not cause detrimental effects on the surrounding residential area
due to changes in the neighborhood, which include but are not limited to traffic volume
and frequency, noise, activities occurring on -site, lighting, and the ability to provide
utility service.
The proposal must be compatible with the surrounding area aspects, including but not
limited to landscaping, location of the structure(s), parking areas, and the residential
nature of construction and/or architectural details of the structure.
17.23.120 Director Decision.
The Director is authorized to and will approve, deny, or approve with modifications or conditions,
all short-term rental business licenses in writing in the form of a license or a denial letter. The
Director must attach such conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land use
compatibility, public safety, and compliance with all standards and requirements of this Chapter.
A. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director under this Chapter may appeal the
decision to the Hearing Examiner. See Hearing Examiner Fees in the Master Fee
Schedule.
B. Appeals must be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of
the Director's decision.
C. The Hearing Examiner shall conduct an open record public hearing on the appeal of the
Director's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing
Examiner's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in
accordance with PAMC 17.96.150.
17.23.130 Term of a Short - Term Rental Business License.
A. A short-term rental business license will be issued for a set period of time, with its
effective date running from the date of issuance. The applicant must submit the renewal
application 60 days prior to the existing short-term rental business license's expiration
date. The City is not responsible for informing the owner of the expiration of the
license. All applicable standards of this chapter must be met, and the annual inspection
must be completed prior to the expiration.
B. The short-term rental business license will be issued in the legal owner's name. If the
property is sold, the license terminates, and a new owner will have to obtain a new
license and comply with the regulations stated in this Chapter to operate as a short-term
rental. The short-term rental business license is not a vested transferable right.
17.23.140 Short -Term Rental Platform — Violations and Enforcement.
A. Violations. It is a violation of this Chapter for any person or platform to:
Operate a short-term rental platform within Port Angeles without possessing a
valid short-term rental platform business license issued pursuant to section PAMC
17.23.040. Platforms cannot allow rental postings for units within the City without
including a valid City business license number.
2. Fail to require that any owner, authorized agent, or operator for a short-term rental
using the platform, prior to providing booking services, possess a valid short-term
rental business license issued by the City and include the business license number
in any listing.
3. Fail to post the business license number for all City of Port Angeles listings.
4. Fail to remove any listing for short-term rentals within four business days after
written notice of violation is provided by the City to the platform. Failure to
remove the listing within four business days will result in penalties per this
Chapter.
5. Misrepresent any material fact in an application for a platform business license or
submit inaccurate information to the City when the City requests information from
the platform pursuant to this Chapter.
6. Fail to comply with any requirements of this Chapter applicable to short-term
rental platforms.
17.23.150 Short -Term Rental Owner, Authorized Agent, and/or Operator — Violations and
Enforcement.
A. Violations. It is a violation of this Chapter for any person to:
1. Offer or provide a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental use
without possessing a valid short-term rental business license for that dwelling unit,
or portion thereof, issued pursuant to this Chapter.
2. Offer a short-term rental of any type on a platform without possessing a valid
short-term rental business license pursuant to this Chapter.
3. Utilize a platform that is not licensed by the City.
4. Misrepresent any material fact in any short-term rental business license application
or other information submitted to the City pursuant to this Chapter.
5. Fail to comply with any requirements of this Chapter applicable to owners,
authorized agents, or operators of a short-term rental.
17.23.160 Enforcement.
A. Using the procedures set out in PANIC 2.90, this Chapter will be enforced against
platforms, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators violating this Chapter may be
issued a citation, notice of violation and order to cease, and/or any notice of daily fines.
B. Violations of this Chapter are civil violations, and penalties for violations of this
Chapter may be imposed as follows:
Violations:
• Pt Violation of PANIC 17.23
$500.00
• 2nd Violation of PANIC 17.23
$1,000.00
• 3rd + Subsequent Violations of PAMC 17.23
$3,000.00
Daily Fines — once notice of violation and order to cease issued:
• Daily Fee for the first 14 days
$500.00 per day
• Daily Fee for each day after 14 days
$1,000.00 per day
17.23.170 Limitations.
A. Once a short-term rental business license has been issued, it cannot be transferred to
another location, owner, authorized agent, and/or operator.
B. The short-term rental platform business license will be valid for a period of one year
only. The short-term rental platform must apply for a renewal at least 60 days before the
current short-term rental platform business license expiration as set forth in this
Chapter. The City must have confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the
expiration date for the request to be considered submitted before the expiration date.
C. The short-term rental business license shall be valid for a set period of time only. The
owner, authorized agent, and/or operator must apply for a renewal at least 60 days
before the current short-term rental business license expiration as set forth in this
Chapter. The City must have confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the
expiration date for the request to be considered submitted before the expiration date.
17.23.180 Denial, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew any Short -Term Rental Business License.
A. The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the short-term rental
platform business license of any platform for violating or failing to comply with any
applicable provision or any reason set forth in this Chapter.
B. The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the short-term rental
business license of any owner, authorized agent, and/or operator for violating or failing to
comply with any applicable provision or for any reason set forth in this Chapter.
C. No short-term rental business license or platform business license issued pursuant to this
Chapter may be renewed unless all outstanding penalties assessed against the licensee and
all past and present fees are paid in full to the City's Community and Economic
Development Department or the City's Code Enforcement Division.
D. Appeals shall be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of
the decision.
E. The Hearing Examiner shall conduct a hearing on the appeal of the Director's decision
with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing Examiner's
decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in accordance
with PAMC 17.96.150. See Hearing Examiner Fees in the Master Fee Schedule.
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Exhibit B
NEW CHAPTER 17.24 BED AND BREAKFASTS
17.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the operation of bed and breakfasts
within the City of Port Angeles. This Chapter does not apply to hotels, motels, and short-term
rentals. This Chapter also establishes a bed and breakfast business license permit program,
platform -based enforcement provisions, and building fire life -safety inspection.
17.24.020 Definitions (Reserved).
17.24.030 Applicability.
A. The licenses required by this Chapter prevail over other provisions of the PANIC that may
relate to bed and breakfast licenses, as amended now or hereafter. In the event of a conflict
between the provisions, the provisions in this Chapter control.
B. A bed and breakfast business license is required for all bed and breakfasts in the City.
C. The Director is hereby authorized to implement, interpret, enforce, and make Director's
Determinations for any section of this Chapter and any other applicable PAMC chapters.
Director's Determinations are intended to clarify and explain the PANIC requirements.
17.24.40 Bed and Breakfast Platform Business License.
A. It is unlawful to operate as a bed and breakfast platform within the City without a valid
platform business license pursuant to this Chapter.
B. Platform business licenses are issued by the Director and may be obtained by filing an
application to the City's Community and Economic Development Department.
C. All platforms operating in the City of Port Angeles must comply with the following:
1. Possess a valid platform business license issued pursuant to this Chapter.
2. Prior to providing booking services, require that all bed and breakfast operators
using the bed and breakfast platform obtain a valid bed and breakfast business
license through the City and include a business license number in any listing for a
bed and breakfast on the platform.
3. Remove any listings from the platform within four business days upon notification
by the City that a bed and breakfast listed on the platform does not comply with
the requirements of this Chapter.
4. Provide the following information in an approved electronic format to the City
annually by February I of each year for the previous year's operations:
a. The total number of bed and breakfasts in the City listed on the platform
during the applicable reporting period, and
b. The total number of nights per bed and breakfast for all bed and breakfasts
that were rented through the platform during the applicable reporting
period.
5. Inform all bed and breakfast operators who use the bed and breakfast platform of
their responsibility to collect and remit all applicable local, state, and federal taxes
unless the bed and breakfast platform does this on their behalf.
6. Provide to the City a listing of all owners and bed and breakfast operators inside
the City for which the platform provides booking services by February 1 of each
year for the previous year's operations.
7. Upon request by the Director, permit the Director access to review the records
listed above that are required to be kept under this Chapter in a manner consistent
with state and federal law.
17.24.050 Bed and Breakfast Fire Life -Safety Requirements and Inspections.
All bed and breakfasts must comply with the following inspection requirements:
A. All bed and breakfast owners or authorized agents must obtain a fire life -safety
inspection of the rental and pay the inspection and review fees outlined in the Port
Angeles Master Fee Schedule. Bed and breakfasts are required to meet the provisions
for the entire structure where the rooms are located.
B. All bed and breakfasts must have a code compliant, non -expired fire extinguisher
located visibly on each floor of the dwelling and one located within six feet of any
cooking appliances.
C. Inspection results may require minor building renovations or improvements, specifically
related to fire life -safety items, requiring a building permit through the City's
Community and Economic Development Department.
D. All bed and breakfast licenses will contain the following language:
The fire life -safety review for this bed and breakfast is limited to basic fire life
safety inspection, including but not limited to 911 locator consistency, handrails,
guardrails, egress, ingress, exterior safety lighting, smoke and carbon monoxide
detection and warning, repair of any notably dangerous building concerns, and
pool safety regulations. The bed and breakfast business license inspection shall
not be construed to be an exhaustive review of all potential life/safety issues that
may be present in the facility. By accepting and utilizing the bed and breakfast
license issued by the City or utilizing the licensed bed and breakfast, the owner,
authorized agent, bed and breakfast platform, guest, bed and breakfast operator,
or any other person with interest agrees to hold the City Harmless in the event of
any damage, property damage, personal liability issues, and any other monetary
or liabilities occurring from a bed and breakfast.
E. Any bed and breakfast requiring renovations, improvements, or upgrades may not
operate until all items are completed and required building permits are finalized. The
City will temporarily suspend any bed and breakfast business license until such
renovations, improvements, or upgrades are finished and finalized by the City's
Community and Economic Development Building Division.
F. All egress must be adequately sized and unobstructed to allow proper escape from each
sleeping unit and escape from the main dwelling.
G. Failure to schedule and pass an annual inspection is grounds for revocation of the bed
and breakfast business license.
1. Upon notification by the City, the bed and breakfast owner, authorized agent,
and/or bed and breakfast operator will have 90 days to comply with any new
minor fire or life safety upgrades. When required, the applicant must obtain a
building permit, complete the work, and receive approval for the final building
inspection.
2. The Director may grant extensions based on a review of the circumstances,
hardships, or proposed work timelines. Any extensions will be provided to the
bed and breakfast operator in writing, detailing the length of time of extension,
requirements, and other relevant provisions.
17.24.060 Zoning, Allowance, and Use Requirements:
The following zoning, allowance, and use table requirements apply to all bed and breakfasts
within the City.
Key to use the table:
A. P(L) _ "Permitted if Licensed". Bed and breakfasts are allowed with a bed and breakfast
license.
B. No = Prohibited Use.
Table 17.24.060 -1
Zone Classification
New bed and
Existing bed and
breakfasts
breakfasts
Residential, Mixed Density (R7)
P(L)
P(L)
Residential, Low Density (R9)
P(L)
P(L)
Residential, Low Density (R11)
P(L)
P(L)
Residential, Medium Density (RMD)
P(L)
P(L)
Residential, High Density (RHD)
P(L)
P(L)
Commercial Office (CO)
P(L)
P(L)
Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
'M P(L)
P(L)
Community Shopping District (CSD)
P(L)
P(L)
Commercial Arterial (CA)
- P(L)
P(L)
Central Business District (CBD)
MM P(L)
P(L)
Commercial Regional (CR)
i P(L)
P(L)
Industrial Light (ILA No
No
Industrial Heavy (I1=�
No
No
Industrial Park (IP)
No
No
Industrial Marine (IM)
. No
No
3
Public Building — Park No P(L)
New Bed and Breakfasts may be allowed
subject to the underlying zoning, see above.
17.24.070 Standards.
All bed and breakfasts must comply with the following standards:
A. After July 1, 2024, no person may operate a bed and breakfast without obtaining and
maintaining a bed and breakfast business license.
B. Licensed bed and breakfasts must only use platforms licensed by the City. Licensees may
alternatively direct book.
C. Bed and breakfasts may provide breakfast, light snacks, or both to guests, and the facility
and operator must meet applicable health and safety regulations, including but not limited
to regulations of Clallam County Public Health and the Washington State Department of
Health, which may require separate permits.
D. The bed and breakfast operator or owner must remain onsite, while guests are present.
E. A bed and breakfast with four or fewer guest rooms must provide parking spaces for the
operator and one space per guest bedroom. Bed and breakfasts with more than four guest
rooms must provide parking spaces for the operator, guests, and employees.
F. Events by guests are allowed up to the occupancy limit that is determined by the number
of bedrooms, the Clallam County Health Department, and/or the Liquor and Cannabis
Board.
G. Bed and breakfasts are not permitted in housing units subsidized through City programs,
including but not limited to a Fee Waiver, NICE Neighborhood Funds, and the Affordable
Housing Sales Tax Fund.
H. Bed and breakfasts are not permitted in any temporary, portable, or other structure not
permitted by the City for permanent occupancy (e.g., boat, tent, yurt, RV, etc.)
I. All bed and breakfast owners must arrange for regular municipal garbage collection.
J. The bed and breakfast operator must ensure that guests adhere to all nuisance regulations
and ordinances in the City of Port Angeles, including the nuisance regulations in Chapter
8.30 PANIC.
K. Bed and breakfasts must have the following items posted conspicuously inside each guest
room:
1. The license;
2. The good neighbor policy per PANIC 17.24.090; and
3. Emergency contact information, including the residence address.
L. All bed and breakfasts must comply with the applicable international, federal, state, and
local fire, building, and health codes.
M. All bed and breakfasts must have a visible, legible address.
17.24.080 Noncompliant Bed and Breakfast (Reserved).
17.24.090 Good Neighbor Policy.
A. The bed and breakfast operator must notify each adjacent and facing property owner of
said property of the existence of the bed and breakfast business and provide a written list
of rules and restrictions and up-to-date local contact information for any concerns,
complaints, or emergencies.
B. A copy of all rules, restrictions, and conditions imposed on the bed and breakfast must be
posted in a prominent location in the bed and breakfast.
C. Noise concerns: The hours between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM are designated "quiet time"
so that no outdoor activity will disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. All
activities must comply with PAMC 9.24.030 — Disturbing the peace.
D. Property condition: The owner, guests, local contact, and/or authorized agent must keep
the property in good order. No trash, junk, debris, or other unsightly materials are allowed
to be visible on the property.
E. The bed and breakfast operator must establish policies and provide information to guests
regarding the location of trash receptacles and the trash pick-up schedule.
F. The bed and breakfast operator must inform all guests that they cannot violate the
standards of this chapter or generate any disturbances that may disrupt the peace, safety,
and general welfare of the neighborhoods in which they are located.
G. The guests must not block any driveways, streets, rights -of -way, or other public or private
access routes.
H. All guests, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators must comply with the City's
Nuisance Code, Chapter 8.30 PAMC.
17.24.100 Bed and Breakfast Business License Application Requirements.
An application for a bed and breakfast business license must be determined complete. A complete
application includes:
A. A completed application form for the City's bed and breakfast business license.
B. A site plan to scale, of the property, showing the entire dwelling unit used for the bed and
breakfast, all other structures, parking, entrance and exit locations, and other relevant
information as requested by the Director. A consultant is not required. This item may be
hand -drawn to scale; there is no requirement for a computer -generated site plan unless the
owner or authorized representative prefers this method.
C. Scaled floor plan that includes structure dimensions throughout the entire dwelling unit
and the square footage. The floor plan must also show all smoke and carbon monoxide
alarm locations, fire extinguisher locations, and all ingress or egress areas with
dimensions. All rooms must be labeled. All sleeping accommodations should be clearly
marked, including any accommodation outside the bedroom. The City has the right to
deny sleeping accommodation outside of a designated bedroom for fire, health, and life
safety. If an area is prohibited from sleeping, the license must clearly state the condition.
A consultant is not required. This item may be hand -drawn to scale; there is no
requirement for a computer -generated site plan unless the owner or authorized
representative prefers this method.
D. The bed and breakfast operator must provide copies of approvals from the applicable State
and Local regulatory departments.
E. Copy of the owner's State of Washington Master Business License.
F. Payment of all fees as determined by the City's Master Fee Schedule upon the application
being deemed complete.
G. Any other information the Director deems reasonably necessary to administer this
Chapter.
H. If applicable, building permits for any proposed remodels, required building
improvements, or other changes requiring a permit.
I. A signed copy of the good neighbor policy. This policy must be posted at the site after
City review and approval.
If the application is to renew an existing bed and breakfast business license, the following
is required:
1. A copy of the operating period's rental log, including the price per night charged
per guest and the total price charged for each guest's stay.
2. Documentation showing the lodging tax paid to the State of Washington for the
previous year of operation.
17.24.110 Review Procedures.
A. Staff shall determine whether an application for a bed and breakfast business license is
complete within 28 days after application submittal.
B. If the building report review, checklist, or inspection results in any failed areas, the
applicant must fix all required items, obtain any permits necessary to resolve any items,
and finalize any required permits prior to issuance of a bed and breakfast license.
C. If the inspection fails, or further correction or information is required for the City
Inspector's report, the applicant will be charged a reinspection fee. This reinspection fee
will be charged for each required subsequent review or reinspection until all items pass.
The applicant is responsible for working with the Community and Economic
Development Building Division to ensure a complete application and must have an
approved building permit to proceed with any work.
D. The City will only issue the bed and breakfast business license if the application meets
all standards and passes all reviews and inspections. The bed and breakfast business
license and associated conditions must be posted visibly for all guests.
E. Water, sewer, power, adequate access from a public right-of-way, police, fire and waste
disposal must be available and adequate for the proposed bed and breakfast.
F. The proposal should not cause detrimental effects on the surrounding residential area
due to changes in the neighborhood, which include but are not limited to traffic volume
and frequency, noise, activities occurring on -site, lighting, and the ability to provide
utility service.
G. The proposal must be compatible with the surrounding residential area aspects,
including, but not limited to landscaping, location of the structure(s), parking areas, and
the residential nature of construction and/or architectural details of the structure.
17.24.120 Director Decision.
The Director is authorized to and will approve, deny, or approve with modifications or conditions,
all bed and breakfast business licenses in writing in the form of a license or a denial letter. The
Director must attach such conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land use
compatibility, public safety, and compliance with all standards and requirements of this Chapter.
A. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director under this Chapter may appeal the
decision to the Hearing Examiner. See Hearing Examiner Fees in the Master Fee
Schedule.
B. Appeals must be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of
the Director's decision.
The Hearing Examiner shall conduct a hearing on the appeal of the Director's decision
with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing Examiner's decision
shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in accordance with
PANIC 17.96.150.
17.24.130 Term of a Bed and Breakfast Business License.
A. A bed and breakfast business license will be issued for a set period of time, with its
effective date running from the date of issuance. The applicant must submit the renewal
application 60 days prior to the existing business license's expiration date. The City is
not responsible for informing the owner of the expiration of the license. All applicable
standards of this chapter must be met, and the annual inspection must be completed
prior to the expiration.
B. The bed and breakfast business license will be issued in the legal owner's name. If the
property is sold, the license terminates, and a new owner would have to obtain a new
license and comply with the regulations stated in this Chapter to operate as a bed and
breakfast. The bed and breakfast business license is not a vested transferable right.
17.24.140 Bed and Breakfast Platform — Violations and Enforcement.
A. Violations. It is a violation of this Chapter for any person or bed and breakfast platform
to:
1. Operate a bed and breakfast platform within Port Angeles without possessing a
valid bed and breakfast platform business license issued pursuant to section
17.24.040. Platforms cannot allow rental postings for units within the City
without including a valid City business license number.
2. Fail to require that any owner, authorized agent, or bed and breakfast operator
using the bed and breakfast platform, prior to providing booking services,
possess a valid bed and breakfast business license issued by the City and include
the business license number in any listing.
3. Fail to post the business license number for all City of Port Angeles listings.
4. Fail to remove any listing for a bed and breakfast within four business days after
written notice of violation is provided by the City to the bed and breakfast
platform. Failure to remove the listing within four business days will result in
penalties per this Chapter.
5. Misrepresent any material fact in an application for a bed and breakfast platform
business license or submit inaccurate information to the City when the City
requests information from the bed and breakfast platform pursuant to this
Chapter.
6. Fail to comply with any requirements of this Chapter applicable to bed and
breakfast platforms.
17.24.150 Bed and Breakfast Operator — Violations and Enforcement.
A. Violations. It is a violation of this Chapter for any person to:
Offer or provide a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for bed and breakfast use
without possessing a valid bed and breakfast business license for that dwelling
unit, or portion thereof, issued pursuant to this Chapter.
2. Offer a bed and breakfast on a bed and breakfast platform without possessing a
valid bed and breakfast business license pursuant to this Chapter.
3. Utilize a platform that is not licensed by the City.
4. Misrepresent any material fact in any bed and breakfast business license
application or other information submitted to the City pursuant to this Chapter.
5. Fail to comply with any requirements of this Chapter applicable to owners,
authorized agents, or bed and breakfast operators of a bed and breakfast.
17.24.160 Enforcement.
A. Using the procedures set out in PAMC 2.90, this Chapter will be enforced against
platforms, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators violating this Chapter may be
issued a citation, notice of violation and order to cease, and/or any notice of daily fines.
B. Violations of this Chapter are civil violations, and penalties for violations of this
Chapter may be imposed as follows:
Violations:
• 1st Violation of PANIC 17.24
$500.00
• 2nd Violation of PANIC 17.24
$1,000.00
• 3rd + Subsequent Violations of PANIC 17.24
$3,000.00
Daily Fines — once notice of violation and order to cease issued:
9 Daily Fee for the first 14 days
F$500-00 per day
• Daily Fee for each day after 14 days $1,000.00 per day
17.24.170 Limitations.
A. Once a bed and breakfast business license has been issued, it cannot be transferred to
another location or bed and breakfast operator.
B. The bed and breakfast platform business license will be valid for a period of one year
only. The bed and breakfast platform must apply for a renewal at least 60 days before the
current bed and breakfast platform business license expiration as set forth in this Chapter.
The City must have confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the expiration date
for the request to be considered submitted before the expiration date.
C. The bed and breakfast business license will be valid for a set period of time only. The bed
and breakfast operator must apply for a renewal at least 60 days before the current bed and
breakfast business license expiration as set forth in this Chapter. The City must have
confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the expiration date for the request to be
considered submitted before the expiration date.
17.24.180 Denial, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew any Bed and Breakfast Business License.
A. The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the bed and breakfast
business platform license of any platform for violating or failing to comply with any
applicable provision or any reason set forth in this Chapter.
B. The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the bed and breakfast
business license of any bed and breakfast operator for violating or failing to comply with
any applicable provision or for any reason set forth in this Chapter.
C. No bed and breakfast business license or platform business license issued pursuant to this
Chapter may be renewed unless all outstanding penalties assessed against the licensee and
all past and present fees are paid in full to the City's Community and Economic
Development Department or the City's Code Enforcement Division.
D. Appeals shall be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of
the decision.
E. The Hearing Examiner shall conduct an open record public hearing on the appeal of the
Director's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing
Examiner's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in
accordance with PAMC 17.96.150. See Hearing Examiner Fees in the Master Fee
Schedule.
Exhibit C
Miscellaneous Code Revisions
14.36.010 - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to enhance the aesthetic and commercial appeal of the City by
establishing standards and regulations for the design, placement, size and maintenance of all
exterior signs and sign structures which convey a commercial message and aid the general public
in locating businesses, goods, and services. The intent of the Sign Code is to differentiate between
the intensities of various commercial and industrial zones as well as the pedestrian character of the
Central Business District and Commercial Neighborhood Zones and the automobile -oriented
character of other commercial and industrial zones. Commercial message signs are not allowed in
residential zones, except as provided for residential trailer parks, short-term rentals and bed and
breakfasts in Chapters 17.13, 17.23, and 17.24 17. 18 PAMC. Residential structure and subdivision
identification signs permitted in Titles 16 and 17 PAMC are not considered commercial message
signs and, therefore, are not regulated under the Sign Code. It is further the purpose of this chapter
to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City and ensure vehicular and
pedestrian safety by prohibiting flashing, rotating, fluttering, mobile, and similar signs or devices
that may distract or change locations and thereby endanger the traveling public.
17.01.020 - Purposes of zones.
T. Bed and br-eakjCastjqemiit The puTese of "s ehapte-F is to ensure that a bed and breakfast i
17.08.010 — "A."
Authorized Agent. A Dronerty manauement comnanv. other entitv. or person designated by the
owner in writing to act on their behalf. The authorized aizent may or may not be the local contact
for complaints.
17.08.015 - "B."
are outright peFmi#ed uses in a4l msidentW high and medium density zones, but aFe a eondition
Bed and breakfast. A lodging use where rooms are provided to guests by an onsite resident bed and
breakfast operator or owner for a fee by prearrangement on a daily or short-term basis. Breakfast
and/or light snacks are served to those renting rooms in the bed and breakfast.
Bed and breakfast operator. AU person who is the owner or resident manager of a bed and
breakaagt unit_
Bed and breakfast platform or Platform. A person other than the bed and breakfast operator that
provides a means through which a bed and breakfast operator may offer a bed and breakfast unit
and from which the person financially benefits.
Bed and breakfast unit. A room associated with a bed and breakfast that is offered or provided to a
est(s) by a bed and breakfast operator for a fee for fewer than 30 consecutive nights.
Blighted Property. A property within the City which is suffering from physical dilapidation,
deterioration, defective construction, or inadequate sanitary facilities as determined by the building
standards of the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the Citv.
17.08.020 — "C."
City Building Inspector. A building inspector employed by the Ci
17.08.025 — "A"
Debated lessee. A person who resides at a principal residence in a minimum one-year long-term
lease with the owner.
Director. The Department of Community and Economic Development Director or his/her
designee.
Dwelling unit, Short-term rental and bed and breakfast. A building or portion thereof with one or
more rooms that are arranged, designed, or used for occupancy as sgparate living Quarters and is
constructed in accordance with the International Building Code or International Residential Code.
Permanently installed kitchen, sleeping, and sanitary facilities must always be provided within the
dwellinu unit.
17.08.030 — "E."
Economic hardship. Economic hardship occurs when the applicant demonstrates to the Director of
Finance that the total income of his or her household is at or below 65% area median income (AMI)
or provides documentation that the applicant is currently receiving one of the following benefits:
■ Senior Property Tax Exemption from the Clallam County Assessor's Office; or
■ Utility Discount through the City of Port Angeles or Clallam County PUD; or
■ Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); or
■ Disability. through the Social Security Administration.
Event. A wedding, bachelor or bachelorette party, concert, sponsored event, large gathering, or any
similar group activity.
17.08.035 — "F."
Fire li e-salty checklist. A checklist of all City requirements to safely perate a short-term rental
or bed and breakfast reviewed and updated by the City on a yearly basis to ensure all requirements
are current and best practices. This checklist will outline all requirements for fire life -safety
operations for a short-term rental.
Fire li e-sate inspection. A .may inspection required to operate a short-term rental or bed and
breakfast that reviews compliance with applicable International Fire Code, International
Commercial Code, International Residential Code, or other federal, state, or local building
requirements pertaining to building safety, fire prevention, and safety, or other safety requirements.
17.08.040 — "G."
Guest. AU person or persons renting a short-term rental or bed and breakfast.
17.08.065 — "L."
Licensee. A holder of (a) a Short -Term Rental Business License, or (b) a Bed and Breakfast Business
License, or (c) a Platform Business License from the City.
Local contact. A person identified by the owner who can respond twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week, to any complaint about the short-term rental during rental periods.
17.05.075 — "N."
Noncompliant short-term rental. A short-term rental that was in operation before July 1, 2024, and
was not compliant with the ordinances in effect prior to July 1, 2024.
17.08.080 — "O."
Operator. AU person who is the owner or tenant of an established dwelling unit, or portion
thereof, who offers or provides that dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental use.
Owner, short-term rental and bed and breakfast. AU person who, alone or with others, has title or
interest in any building, property, dwelling unit, or portion thereof, with or without accompanying
actual possession thereof, and including any person who, as agent, executor, administrator, trustee,
or guardian of an estate has charge, care, or control of any building, dwelling unit, or portion
thereof. A person whose sole interest in any building, dwelling unit, or portion thereof is solely that
of a lessee under a lease agreement shall not be considered an owner.
17.08.085 — "P."
Parcel. A fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and
dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area.
Principal residence. A residence where the owner or designated lessee personally resides and is a
person's usual place of return for housing as documented by motor vehicle registration, driver's
license, voter registration, or other such evidence as determined by the Director. A person may
have onlyprincipal residence.
17.08.090 — "R."
Rental period. The period a dwelling unit or portion thereof is rented to a single party, regardless of
whether that party consists of one individual or multiple individuals.
17.08.095 - "S."
IN -
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D. Short-term rental. A dwelling unit used as temporary lodging for a charge or fee for a rental
period of less than thirty (3Q) continuous days. Short-term rentals are classified as either Type I or
Type II.
1. "Tvne I short-term rental" A short-term rental at a dwelline that is the owner or
designated lessee's principal residence and where rooms are rented, and the owner or
designated lessee is personally present at the dwelling during the rental period. Room
rentals are limited to numbers below those of congregate housing as defined b
International Code Council (ICC). which reauires substantial commercial uperades to the
residence for fire, life, and building safe
2. "Type II short-term rental" A short-term rental at a dwelling unit that is not the owner's
or designated lessee's principal residence.
E. Short-term rental platform or platform. A person established primarily for the purroose of
providing a means through which an operator may offer a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for
short-term rental use and from which the person or entity fnancially benefits. Merely�ublishing a
short-term rental advertisement for accommodations does not make the publisher a short-term
rental platform.
F. Short-term lodg_ink. See Short -Term Rental or Bed and Breakfast.
17.10.040 - Conditional uses.
Conditional uses must comply with the development standards in subsection 17.94.065.
17.11.040 - Conditional uses.
Conditional uses must comply with the development standards in 17.94.065 PAMC.
17.12.040 - Conditional uses.
Conditional uses. Conditional uses must comply with the minimum standards in PAMC 17.94.065.
17.14.020 - Permitted uses.
17.15.020 - Permitted uses.
17.20.020 - Permitted uses.
Table 17.20.020
Principal uses permitted in commercial zones
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17.25.040 - Permitted uses.
17.94.065 — Development Standards for Conditional Uses in Residential Zoning.
CONDITIONAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL LOW AND MIXED DENSITY ZONES THAT
HAVE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Exhibit D
Master Fee Schedule Updates
Future revisions for short-term lodging fees will be made through Resolution
NEW Short -Term Rental Fee Schedule
Description:
Fee Effective
71112024:
Platform Annual Business License
$951.00
Type I Short -Term Rental Business License and Inspection)
$285.30
Type II Short -Term Rental Business License and Inspection)
$475.50
Additional Review Time/Inspection Time by the City
$95.10/hour
Appeal of decision from PAMC 17.23:
• Appeal
$760.80
• Hearing Examiner
$225.00/Hour (HE) +
$ 95.10/Hour (staff)
NEW Bed and Breakfast Fee Schedule
Description:
Fee Effective
71112024:
Platform Annual Business License
$475.50
Bed and Breakfast Business License and Inspection)
$475.50
Additional Review Time/Inspection Time by the City
$95.10/hour
Appeal of decision from PAMC 17.24:
• Appeal
$760.80
• Hearing Examiner
$225.00/Hour (HE) +
$ 95.10/Hour (staff)
1 The Director may issue licenses for more than one year. The fee amount for an extended license will be
prorated accordingly.