[Ord. No. O-19-26]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ADVERTISE or ADVERTISING
Any form of solicitation, promotion, marketing and/or communication
used to solicit, encourage, persuade, or manipulate viewers, readers,
or listeners into contracting for goods and/or services in violation
of this article, as same may be viewed through various media including,
but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, flyers, handbills, pamphlets,
commercials, radio, direct mail, internet websites, or text or other
electronic messages for the purpose of establishing occupancies or
uses of rental property for consideration, which are prohibited by
this article.
CONSIDERATION
The receipt or acceptance of any legally recognized form
of consideration including a promise or benefit, a quid pro quo, rent,
fees, money, other forms of payment and/or things of value.
DWELLING UNIT
Any single family detached dwelling, whether furnished or
unfurnished, used and/or offered or made available for use, for accommodations,
lodging, cooking, sleeping, gathering and/or entertaining of occupants
and/or guests.
OCCUPANT
Any person or entity, association, limited liability company,
corporation, or partnership, who, alone or jointly or severally with
others, has actual possession of, or possessory rights to, a dwelling
unit or any portion thereof, for a period of 30 days or more.
OWNER
Any person or entity, association, limited liability company,
corporation, or partnership, who, alone or jointly or severally with
others:
A.
Shall have legal title to a dwelling unit, with or without accompanying
actual possession thereof; or
B.
Shall have charge, care or control of a dwelling unit, as owner
or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix,
trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus
representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions
of this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto,
to the same extent as if they were the owner.
PERSON
An individual, entity, association, limited liability company,
corporation, or partnership, and any person and/or entity acting on
their behalf or in concert therewith.
[Ord. No. O-19-26]
Nothing contained in this article is intended to prohibit:
A. The receipt of consideration for the lawful rental of a dwelling
unit for a period of more than 30 days.
B. The occupancy of a dwelling unit for a period of 30 days or less
by a guest(s) of an owner or occupant where no consideration is exchanged.
[Ord. No. O-19-26]
It shall be unlawful to advertise, solicit or promote by any
means the rental of dwelling units for a period of 30 days or less
in violation of the provisions of this article.