§ 8109-4.6.7. Permit application, processing and fees.

a.

Applications for the initial issuance and renewal of permits under this Section shall meet the form and content requirements as established by the Planning Director or designee pursuant to Sections 8111-2.1 and 8111-2.3. As part of each application, the applicant shall submit documentation, as specified by the Planning Director or designee, needed to determine permit eligibility and compliance with all other requirements of this Section.

b.

Each application shall include a site plan depicting the location and describing the use of all existing structures.

c.

Each application shall include an affidavit in a form provided by the Planning Director or designee, signed by each owner of the subject property, agreeing to comply with the operational standards of Section 8109-4.6.8 and the property management requirements of Section 8109-4.6.9 should the permit be issued. The affidavit form shall also include the following statement: "The County considers the temporary rental of dwellings to be businesses that are operated in residential zones. Temporary rentals are not a by-right use. Instead, they are only allowed if operated in strict compliance with the rules and requirements of Section 8109-4.6. Violations are grounds for permit revocation, fines, and/or criminal prosecution."

d.

For a homeshare only, annually provide to the Planning Division proof of a homeowner's exemption from the County Assessor and a fully-executed statement that the property is owner occupied.

e.

An annual permit fee authorized by the fee schedule applicable to the Planning Division may be collected upon the filing of an application to cover the County's costs of administering this Section.

f.

Prior to permit issuance under this Section, the applicant shall: (i) pay all applicable County fees; (ii) submit a code compliance deposit in accordance with Section 8109-4.6.10.2; (iii) provide contact information for the owner of a homeshare, or designate and provide contact information for one (1) or two (2) property managers of a short-term rental, pursuant to Section 8109-4.6.9.1; (iv) provide a fully-executed affidavit pursuant to Section 8109-4.6.7(b); (v) provide proof of compliance with the applicable business tax and licensing, and transient occupancy tax, requirements pursuant to Section 8109-4.6.9.5; (vi) for a homeshare only, proof of homeowner's exemption and statement that property is owner occupied pursuant to Section 8109-4.6.7(d); (vii) provide proof of insurance pursuant to Section 8109-4.6.9.6; and (viii) provide the fully-executed defense and indemnification agreement pursuant to Section 8109-4.6.9.7.

g.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, no public hearing shall be conducted regarding permit applications under this Section. Decisions of the Planning Director or designee on permit applications are final when rendered and are not subject to appeal.

(Ord. No. 4523, § 5, 6-19-2018)