3.12.010“any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by hotel users for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes” source
3.12.020“For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel located in the incorporated portion of the city, each hotel user is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of twelve (12) percent of the rent charged by the operator.” source
Citation: Chapter 3.12 Hotel User Tax, Sections 3.12.010 and 3.12.020 (Ord. 98-04; Ord. 2007-03; Ord. No. 2018-07). No short-term rental chapter exists in Title 5 or Title 17.
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