3.20.020“any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of thirty consecutive calendar days or less.” source
17.90.020 (Hotel)“a facility offering transient lodging accommodations, not to exceed thirty days, on a daily rate to the general public with most rooms gaining access from an interior hallway, and providing additional services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, and recreation facilities.” source
17.90.020 (Bed and breakfast)“a transient lodging establishment primarily engaged in providing overnight or otherwise temporary lodging for the general public and may provide meals to the extent otherwise permitted by law.” source
Citation: Wasco Municipal Code Chapter 3.20 Transient Occupancy Tax, Section 3.20.020 Definitions (Ord. 122 Section 2, 1965); Title 17 Zoning, Section 17.90.020 Definitions of terms and phrases; code current through Ordinance 731, passed August 5, 2025
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