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Mr. Boling reviewed the county's vacation rental history since the 1980's <br />and discussed the two ordinances adopted by the BCC in 2015 regarding <br />commercial events at residences and parking regulations at vacation rentals. He <br />went on to describe the purpose and results of the Short Term Rental Vacation <br />Rental Advisory Committee (STVRAC) that was established in 2015 to draft a <br />proposed ordinance. <br />Mr. Boling outlined the proposed short term vacation rental ordinance and <br />schedule of fines that he recommended the Board approve. He clarified that the <br />intent of the ordinance is to bring vacation rentals out of the shadows with <br />reasonable regulations, streamlined and efficient processes, appearances similar <br />to neighboring conventional residences rather than commercial establishments, <br />and a plan for enforcement and fines. <br />1) Obtain a three-year County license with an inspection by a Code <br />Enforcement officer prior to initial issuance and at the time of <br />renewals; <br />2) State license, business tax receipts and local tourist tax account <br />obtained; <br />3) State fire items to include smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and <br />emergency lighting; <br />4) Carbon monoxide detector if gas is used; <br />5) Maximum sleeping occupancy limits of two persons per bedroom <br />plus two additional persons unless the applicable septic capacity <br />is less. The septic capacity is determined by the Health <br />Department if the unit is on a septic system; <br />6) Manager contact that is kept up to date; <br />7) Posting/displaying safety and "good neighbor" information; <br />8) Occupancy limit must appear on all advertisements and rental <br />offerings; <br />9) Proposed fines and citations include <br />A) Commercial event at residence $1000 first violation and $5000 <br />per violation thereafter; <br />PZC/Unapproved 3 May 26, 2016 <br />FABCCWII CommitteesT&Z\2016-AGENDAS & MINUTESIPZC 052616.doc <br />Attachment 8 <br />156 <br />