BMC § 19.02.150.C“Short-term lodging units are prohibited in all residential zoning districts.” source
BMC § 19.02.150.B“"Short-term" means occupancy of a lodging unit for a period of 30 consecutive days or less.” source
BMC § 19.02.150.B“"Lodging unit" means any structure, building, or dwelling or portion of any structure, building, or dwelling that is rented, leased, or subleased for occupancy, dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes or overnight stays.” source
BMC 3.28.030“For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 14% of the rent actually charged or customarily charged by the operator for the rooms and/or facilities occupied by the transient.” source
Citation: BMC § 19.02.150 (Ord. 15-03 § 3, 2015)
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