Chapter 18.152
HOMESTAY
Sections:
18.152.030 General requirements.
18.152.010 Purpose.
This chapter defines a “homestay” and other terms and prescribes the conditions under which such use is allowed. (Ord. 2017-19).
18.152.020 Definitions.
The following words and phrases, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings:
“Guest” means a person who occupies a homestay unit.
“Homestay” means the use of a residential dwelling unit or a portion thereof for occupancy for lodging purposes in exchange for charge for occupancy. The duration of any period of occupancy may not exceed 30 days; however, there shall be no limit to the frequency in which rentals to occupants may occur.
“Operator” means the proprietor of a homestay, whether in the capacity of the owner, lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee, or any other possessory capacity. (Ord. 2017-19).
18.152.030 General requirements.
Any operator utilizing a dwelling as a homestay shall be in violation unless the operator complies with the following requirements:
(1) Shall only be rented on a daily or weekly basis. The duration of any period of occupancy may not exceed 30 days; however, there shall be no limit to the frequency in which rentals to occupants may occur.
(2) No meals shall be prepared for or served to guests, and the guest for which the property is authorized for use shall be at least 18 years of age.
(3) The homestay shall accommodate no more than two adult guests per bedroom.
(4) No signs, advertising, or any other display on the property indicating the use as homestay shall be allowed.
(5) At the request of the city of Staunton zoning administrator, operators shall grant the authority to enter the subject property, upon reasonable notice, at least one time during the calendar year to verify compliance at that time with the provisions of this section.
(6) A homestay shall be exempt from providing additional off-street parking required under the provisions of Chapter 18.125 SCC.
(7) Notwithstanding compliance with the provisions of this chapter, an operator shall comply with all other provisions of the Staunton City Code and other applicable law, including but not limited to the provisions of Chapter 3.37 SCC. (Ord. 2017-19).