7(a) Short-term Rental Ordinance

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CHAPTER 9—LICENSE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS ARTICLE 10. SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE � Section 9-10.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT � The purpose of this chapter to outline short-term vacation rentals within the City of Pequot ', Lakes,Minnesota, for the purpose of allowing property owners to offer their property for rent � while mitigating impacts upon surrounding properties and neighborhoods, as well as water and environmental quality and general public safety. Section 9-10.2 DEFINITIONS For purposes of this section the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. 1. Applicant. The applicant shall be the legai property owner of the real estate within the � City of Pequot Lakes to be rented. 2. Dwellin� A structure or portion of a structure or other shelter designed as living quarters for one or more persons. 3. Renta.l Period. A period of time in which a dwelling unit is rented. Section 9.10-3 LICENSE � , 1. License required. No property owner shall rent or cause to be rented a dwelling unit within Pequot Lakes for a period less than thirty(30)days without first obtaining a license from the City. 2. Application. An application for a license to rent a dwelling unit shall be made on a form provided by the City. The application shall conta.in the full name of the applicant,the applicant's residential address and telephone numbers, and the address of the proposed � rental property, and any additional information the City deems necessary. The following ' items shall be submitted with the application: a. Sketch floor plan of structure, including the number of bedrooms numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. and a11 other sleeping accommodations not specific to a bedroom. b. Site plan which shows locations of property lines, the dwelling unit(s)to be rented, septic tank location(s), drain field location(s), and specific parking azeas that will be utilized by renters for vehicles and trailer pazking. c. A valid Certifica.te of Compliance for the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) less than three(3)years old showing that the system is compliant with then applicable Minnesota Rules and any applicable municipal ordinances, and then at least once every three(3) yeazs thereafter shall provide an updated certificate of septic testing showing that the system is compliant for the number of bedrooms indicated in the application.