For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
"Guest"
shall mean the same as "transient" as defined in Section
3.32.020 of this code.
"Home sharing"
shall mean the renting or offering for rent a room or part
of a room in a primary residence for a period of thirty days or less
while the owner or leaseholder resides in the unit during the guest's
stay.
"Host"
shall mean any natural person who engages in home sharing.
"Primary residence"
shall mean any residential unit that the owner or leaseholder
resides in for at least two hundred seventy days per year. A host
can only have one primary residence.
"Rent"
shall mean the transfer of any good, service, or other thing
of value in exchange for the use of all or part of a dwelling for
home sharing purposes.
"Reside"
shall mean is present in the location for at least four hours
within every twenty-four-hour period.
"Short term rental platform"
shall mean any internet-enabled application, mobile application,
website, or any other digital platform used to connect guests with
hosts.
(Ord. 18-1024 § 2, 2018)
Home Sharing. In addition to any other information
prescribed by the Director, an application for a home sharing business
license shall include the following information:
1. Applicant's
name, address, twenty-four-hour phone number, email address, Social
Security number or tax ID number,
2. Proof
of primary residency at the address to be used for home sharing.
3. The
names and contact information of all persons that use the unit as
their primary residence.
4. Affirmation
that the applicant has read and agrees to abide by the requirements
set forth in this chapter.
5. Proof that the applicant has obtained a "Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate" as required by Chapter
3.32 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of this code.
6. The
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) (i.e. the web site address) for any
and all advertisements of the rental on the business license application.
(Ord. 18-1024 § 2, 2018)
A property owner or homeowners' association who has provided
written approval to conduct home sharing may revoke such approval
by submitting the revocation in writing to the licensee and the city.
The valid written revocation shall not result in the revocation of
the license, but shall disqualify the license from being renewed until
written approval is again provided.
(Ord. 18-1024 § 2, 2018)
The city shall have the power to use all legal options at its
disposal to gather information and enforce compliance with the provisions
of this code, including the power to issue subpoenas.
(Ord. 18-1024 § 2, 2018)
Nothing in this chapter shall limit the ability of a common
interest development to prohibit home sharing or enforce their covenants,
conditions, and restrictions.
(Ord. 18-1024 § 2, 2018)
This chapter shall expire on April 17, 2024, unless otherwise
extended or changed by an act of the West Hollywood City Council.
(Ord. 18-1024 § 2, 2018; Ord. 20-1098 § 3, 2020; Ord. 23-14 § 3, 2023)