17.40.230.B“Non-hosted short-term rentals are prohibited from operating in residential zones. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a non-hosted short-term rental operating with a valid Town Business License on March 1, 2023, may continue to operate until July 1, 2025, after which point the use shall be terminated.” source
17.40.230.C-D“All short-term rental uses allowed by this Zoning Code shall, prior to establishing and operating any such short-term rental use, obtain and always maintain a valid Short-Term Rental License [under Chapter 23, "Short-Term Rentals," of Title III]. Short-term rentals are prohibited from operating unless in compliance with the provisions of this section as well as Chapter 3-23.” source
3-23-120.d“A STR license shall be non-transferable, shall not run with the land, and shall be valid only at the site described in the application. A STR license shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.” source
3-23-120.f“No more than three (3) short-term rental licenses shall be issued to any one (1) host.” source
Citation: Ordinance 2023-379 (adopted June 21, 2023, STR requirements); Ordinance 2025-400 (adopted October 15, 2025, changed the definitions of short-term rental and hosted and the renewal frequency)
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