As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ACCOMMODATION
Temporary lodging.
AGENT
A person 18 years or older or an entity designated by the owner on registry form who by such owner designation shall have the authority to make decisions regarding the management and maintenance of any dwelling units rented or being offered for rental within the Village.
BED-AND-BREAKFAST
A short-term rental owner-occupied one-family dwelling used for providing overnight accommodations and a morning meal to not more than 10 transient lodgers, containing at least two but not more than four bedrooms for such lodgers.
BUILDING
All structures containing one or more dwelling units rented or being offered for rental within the Village.
CAP
Real property in the MDR and LDR Zones as a percent allowed for short-term rentals, the percent is determined by the Village Board.
CODE
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as amended.
CODE OFFICER
The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration of this chapter.
DEPARTMENT
The Village of Hammondsport Code Enforcement.
DWELLING UNIT
Any residential accommodation which is arranged, designed, and used, or if vacant, intended for use, exclusively as a domicile or residence of one or more persons.
HOTEL/MOTEL/INN
Commercial establishment offering lodging to travelers.
LONG-TERM RENTAL
Any residential accommodation, occupied for greater than 30 days or more.
OWNER
The owner or owners of the freehold of the premises or lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, administrator, trustee, or agent.
PERSON
An individual or any entity which lawfully can be the fee owner of real property.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
An owner/non-owner-occupied, residential accommodation available for lodging for periods not less than one day, nor more than 29 days, to the same occupants for the same dwelling (bed-and-breakfast, and those formerly known as a "boardinghouse").
VILLAGE
The Village of Hammondsport, County of Steuben, State of New York.
VIOLATION
Noncompliance with the NYS Uniform Fire and Prevention Code and the Village Municipal Code.