5.60.050(A)“The owner or owner's authorized agent is required to obtain a short-term vacation rental permit and a business license from the city before renting or advertising the availability of a short-term vacation rental unit.” source
5.60.030“Short-term vacation rentals which comply with the requirements of this chapter are permitted only in the coastal zone as defined by the California Coastal Commission and in the La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan area” source
5.60.020“rental of any legally permitted dwelling unit [...] for occupancy for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes for a period of less than 30 consecutive calendar days” source
5.60.070(K)“The number of occupants allowed to occupy any given short-term vacation rental unit shall be limited to two people per bedroom or studio plus one person per unit.” source
Citation: CMC Chapter 5.60 (5.60.010 to 5.60.100); Ord. CS-272 section I, 2015; Ord. CS-291 section 2, 2016; Ord. CS-338, 2018; Ord. CS-383 section 2, 2020.
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