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Council Exhibit A <br /> (3-14-16) <br /> ORDINANCE NO. _, THIRD SERIES <br /> Electronic Copy <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br /> HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA <br /> AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE <br /> BY ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 26 AND AMENDING SECTION 26-31 <br /> REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSING <br /> THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO ORDAINS: <br /> SECTION 1. Section 26-31 Definitions of the City of Orono Municipal Code is <br /> hereby amended by adding the following text: <br /> Rent shall mean, for the purpose of this definition, leasing, subleasin ,g lettin� or hirin� for <br /> occupanc� <br /> Short-term rental shall mean the rental to a person or group of persons a residential unit for a <br /> period of less than thirty�30) consecutive calendar davs in a zoning district where residential <br /> uses are allowed. <br /> Short-term rental propertv means a parcel of real propertv and includes the premises upon which <br /> a short-term rental unit is located and the parkin� areas, driveways, landscaping, accessory <br /> structures, fences, walls, swimmin�pools, hot tubs, and spas. <br /> SECTION 2. Article IV. —Short Term Rentals of the City of Orono Municipal <br /> Code is hereby added by adding the following text: <br /> Section 26-80— Short term rental licenses <br /> (a) Purpose. The use of residential propertv for short term rental has the potential for <br /> increased traffic, congestion on the streets, noise, and disrespectful activitv to the <br /> detriment of the neighborhood. The City of Orono has determined that responsive <br /> ownership of the rental propert��ates these issues. <br /> (b) Required. It is unlawful for anv person to rent their property for a period less than <br /> 30 days without first having obtained a Business License as outlined in Article II <br /> of this chapter. [Section 26, para�phs 31 through 42] <br /> (c) Regulation. No license mav be issued unless all of the following are complied <br /> with: <br /> 1. The owner shall ensure that the occupants and guests of a short term rental unit do <br /> not create unreasonable noise or disturbances en�ge in disorderly conduct or <br /> violate provisions of the City of Orono Code or any State law includin tg hose <br /> pertainin�to noise, disorderly conduct, overcrowding, the consumption of <br /> alcohol, or the use of ille ag 1 drugs. Owners are expected to take any measures <br /> necessary to abate disturbances includin�, but not limited to directin�the <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />