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The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L119.90.030(A) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L1Chapter 19.90 Short-Term Rentals, Sections 19.90.010 to 19.90.050 (Ord. 2022-01 Sec. 3) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Caps and limitsCitywide cap expressed as a percentage, not a fixed number: no more than five percent of the total number of residential units within the city may be registered as a short-term rental (19.90.030(J)). A separate permit is required for each parcel (19.90.030(A)).L119.90.030(J) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsSection 19.90.030(H) allows the Short-Term Rental Use Permit to be transferred to another operator if the transferee meets the requirements of the section, subject to approval by the Planning Director. The chapter as read names no separate family, heir, trust or entity exception and no transfer application window in days. Permits must be renewed every three years.L119.90.030(H) · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words

19.90.030(A)“A separate Short-Term Rental Use Permit shall be required and maintained in good standing for each parcel in which a short-term rental is located.” source
19.90.030(H)“The Short-Term Rental Use Permit may be transferred to another operator provided that such third-party transferee meets the requirements of this section, subject to approval by the Planning Director.” source
19.90.030(J)“No more than five percent of the total number of residential units within the City can be registered as a short-term rental.” source
19.90.020“means a residential dwelling, including, without limitation, single-family dwelling, multifamily dwelling unit, studio, condominium, townhouse, duplex, guesthouse, bedroom within an existing residential unit, or junior accessory dwelling unit, rented for the purpose of continuous overnight lodging for a period of not less than one night and not more than 30 days.” source

Citation: Chapter 19.90 Short-Term Rentals, Sections 19.90.010 to 19.90.050 (Ord. 2022-01 Sec. 3)

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