BMC § 14.20.875 Short-term rental“"Short-term rental" means a "transient occupancy," as defined in BMC § 14.20.990, and includes, but is not necessarily limited to, a "hotel," as defined in BMC § 14.20.490, as well as any rental of a living unit, or portion of a living unit, for a term shorter than a month-to-month tenancy.” source
BMC § 14.20.990 Transient occupancy“"Transient occupancy" means paying guests occupying a dwelling unit for periods of less than 30 days.” source
BMC § 14.250.020 Residential use table“If a use is not listed on the table, the city planner, upon application, shall determine and recommend to the planning commission whether or not such use is similar in character to a described use for the purposes of applying district regulations.” source
BMC 14.300.020“The absence of an "X" or "U" indicates that the particular use is prohibited in such a district.” source
Citation: BMC §§ 14.20.875, 14.20.990 (Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)
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