Proposed Changes to Short Term Rentals in Tillamook County, Oregon

Proposed Changes to Short Term Rentals in Tillamook County, Oregon

Section 19.0 Short Term (Vacation) Rentals
This section regulates the short-term rental of dwelling units within Tillamook County. For purposes of this section, “Short Term Rental” means a dwelling unit (including any accessory guest house on the same property) that is rented to any person or entity for a period of up to thirty (30) consecutive nights. “Rental” means an agreement granting the use and possession of a residence to a person or single group not to exceed the maximum occupancy as set forth in this section. “Rented” means that their use and possession of a residence is granted to one or more persons in exchange for consideration valued in money, goods, or labor. “Cooking Facilities” includes stoves, ovens, or other equipment designed to prepare hot meals, but does not include a single hot plate, microwave, or toaster. Use of a short-term rental by a record owner of a property shall not be considered to be a rental under this section.

Section 19.20 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to regulate short-term rentals to enhance livability and safety in residential neighborhoods.

Section 19.30 Permit Required
An owner shall obtain a revocable short-term rental permit whenever a dwelling unit (as defined in this section) is to be used for short-term rental purposes.
1.A short-term rental permit shall be obtained prior to using the unit as a short-term rental.
2.The initial short-term rental permit shall be valid until July 1, 2010 and shall be renewed annually by July 1 thereafter.
3.The short-term rental permit is transferable to the new owner, so long as the new owner registers with the County to transfer the short-term rental, updates the short-term rental permit application and agrees in writing to comply with the requirements of the short-term rental permit
4.If the terms of the short-term rental are not met, the short-term rental permit may be revoked and the owner subject to penalties per Tillamook County Code.

Section 19.40 Short Term Rental Permit Application Requirements
An application for a short-term rental permit shall be completed on the form provided by Tillamook County and provide the following information.

1.A list of all property owners of the short term rental including names, addresses and telephone numbers. Property ownership, for the purposes of this section, shall consist of those individuals who are listed on the Tillamook County Assessor’s tax records.
2.Completion of the inspection section of the application by an Oregon Certified Home Inspector as defined by ORS 701.005(4), based on a visual inspection to certify the following:
1.Compliance with the following standards:
i.There shall be one functioning smoke detector in each sleeping room, with a minimum of two functioning smoke detectors in each dwelling unit. There shall also be one functioning fire extinguisher at each unit;
ii.Exterior doors shall be operational. All passageways to exterior doors shall be clear and unobstructed.
iii.Electrical systems shall be serviceable with no visual defects or unsafe conditions
iv.All fireplaces, fireplace inserts or other fuel burning heaters and furnaces shall be vented and properly installed.
v.Each sleeping room shall have an exterior exit that opens directly to the outside or an emergency escape or rescue window.
2.The number of sleeping rooms within the short term rental, as defined in Section 19.50 (2).
3.The number of parking spaces as defined in Section 19.50 (3)
4.Inspection certificates shall be valid for a period of three years or whenever dwelling unit modifications require a building permit, are made at which point a new inspection certification shall be required.
3.A site plan drawn to scale, showing the location of buildings and required parking
4.The name, address, and telephone number of a contact person, who shall be responsible, and authorized, to act on the owner’s behalf to promptly remedy any violation of these standards. The contact person may be the owner or designated agent who shall serve as a contact person.
5.Statement that the applicant has met and will continue to comply with the standards in this section.
6.Other information as requested by the County.

Section 19.50
All short term rentals shall meet the following standards.
1.A Short Term Rental unit shall be rented for no more than one rental in a consecutive three (3) night period. (can be modified by changing specific Rural Community’s Community Plan Policies.)
2.The maximum occupancy for each short term rental unit shall be calculated on the basis of three (3) persons per sleeping room plus an additional two (2) persons, up to a maximum of twelve (12) persons. A person is considered as twelve (12) months of age and older. For this purpose, a sleeping room is defined as fully-enclosed habitable space with a heat source, and an emergency escape or rescue opening.
3.Off street parking shall be used if physically available and shall be limited to three (3) people per car renting the unit. Parking is “physically available” when a garage or driveway can be emptied or materials removed so as to allow for the parking. Under no circumstance shall parking hinder any emergency vehicle’s path when responding to an emergency. The owner shall notify every renter in writing of these requirements and shall advise the renter where the off-street parking spaces to serve the unit are available.
4.There shall be no loud noise from 10:00PM till 10:00AM.
5.Garbage must be picked up a minimum of one time a week and must be in a secured container. Garbage containers must be placed where they are not clearly visible from the street except between 5:00 PM on the day prior to pickup and 5 PM on the day of pickup.
6.A house number visible from the street shall be maintained