An ordinance amending Clallam County Code Title 33,Zonrng, to add a new Chapter titled
Vacation Rentals
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Section xx, Purpose, is created to read as follows:
Communities with scenic beauty become a destination for to meet their recreational needs, but sometimes a lack of create conflict within neighborhoods. The purpose of this term accommodations occurring within single family owners to operate and be accountable to their neighbors, enjoy their stay. Other types of transient Section xx, Vacation Rental Standards, is Vacation rentals must comply with all as
(l) Shall be operated in a way that will
(2) Shall have an inspection by the Clallam structure for transient accommodations that the
(a) Where a rental is dependent on
to of accommodations has a potential to standards for short clear guidelines for are safe and can
chapter. as follows: following
to Division prior to the use of the
has adequate means of egress, exits, smoke detectors, carbon and other fire protection systems in compliance with the Building Code.
(3) The property owner must sewage disposal.
used, allowed at the vacation which be determined by a licensed designer
(b) to that exceed the design capacity of the septic system as repair.
(c) A contract provider for yearly inspections
of the Health. with one space for every sleeping accommodation (i.e.
rental. a nuisance of odor or attract animals, and shall remain
ln .10. A contract of refuse disposal shall be established.
(6) with Clallam County Code 15.30.010
(7) N to the tenants regarding rules of conduct and their responsibility not to trespass or to create disturbances. If there is an easement that provides access to the be indicated on a map or the easement shall be marked; if there is no access, this shall together with a warning not to trespass.
(8) Location of breaker box, water, and gas shut off, instructions regarding the septic system and a local emergency contact number shall be provided to tenants.
(9) Transient accommodations must meet all local and state regulations, including those
pertaining to business licenses and Lodging Taxes. are Compliance shall be addressed through Chapter 33.59 Enforcement and Title 20 Code Compliance.
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