18.20.020(A)“A person shall not use any premises in any residential zone except as hereinafter specifically permitted by this chapter and subject to all regulations and conditions enumerated in this chapter.” source
18.20.020(B)“Short Term Rentals. For the purposes of this section, the term 'short-term rentals' shall mean the rental of any residential dwelling unit for a period of less than thirty days.” source
18.20.020 (history annotation)“Ord. 37 ยง 202, 1961; Ord. 1320, 9/23/2025” source
Ch. 3.20 (transient definition)“Any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license, regulation or other agreement for a period of thirty consecutive calendar days or less ...” source
Citation: SDMC Section 18.20.020 (Ord. 37 Section 202, 1961; Ord. 1320, 2025)
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