Chapter 6-40
SHORT-TERM RENTALS Revised 7/23
Sections:
6-40.010 Intent and purpose. Revised 7/23
6-40.020 Definitions. Revised 7/23
6-40.030 Prohibitions. Revised 7/23
6-40.010 Intent and purpose. Revised 7/23
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to prohibit the advertisement for, operation, and/or establishment of short-term rental of any residential dwelling, dwelling unit, or room in a dwelling in all residential areas, zones, and districts of the city of Laguna Hills. (Ord. 2023-2 § 2)
6-40.020 Definitions. Revised 7/23
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth below, unless another or different meaning is clearly intended from the context in which the phrase or words are used:
“Advertisement” means any printed or lettered announcement, whether in a magazine, newspaper, handbill, notice, display, billboard, poster, email, internet website or application, online marketplace, or any other form.
“Short-term rental” shall mean the rental of any residential dwelling, dwelling unit, or room in a dwelling (in whole or in part), accessory structure (in whole or in part), accessory dwelling unit (in whole or in part), and/or a recreational vehicle located upon a parcel or a portion thereof, by owner(s) or lessee(s) to another person or group of people for occupancy, dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes in any residential area, zone, or district of the city of Laguna Hills for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. A short-term rental includes any contract or agreement that initially defined the rental term to be greater than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days and which was subsequently amended, either verbally or in writing, to permit the occupant(s) of the owners’ or lessees’ short-term rental to surrender the subject dwelling unit before the expiration of the initial rental term that results in an actual rental term of less than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. The rental of rooms or units within city-approved hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts shall not be considered to be a short-term rental. (Ord. 2023-2 § 2)
6-40.030 Prohibitions. Revised 7/23
A. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to offer or make available for rent or to rent (by way of a rental agreement, lease, license, or any other means, whether oral or written), for compensation or any consideration, a short-term rental.
B. No person or entity shall place or maintain any advertisement for a short-term rental prohibited by this chapter.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to occupy, pursuant to a rental agreement, lease, license, or any other means, whether oral or written, for compensation or any consideration, a short-term rental.
(Ord. 2023-2 § 2)