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PC Exhibit B Analysis of provisions . . . .. 1. The ownershall ensure that the occupants and guests of a short These requirements are contained throughout the code,the term rental unit do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances provision reinforces the responsibility that the property owner engage in disorderly conduct or violate provisions of the City of Orono has to comply. Code or any State law pertaining to noise,disorderly conduct, overcrowding,the consumption of alcohol,or the use of illegal drugs. Owners are expected to take any measures necessary to abate disturbances including,but not limited to directing the occupants and guests of a short term rental unit to cease the disturbing conduct, removing the occupant and/or guests or taking any other action necessa to immediatel abate the disturbance. 2. The ownershall ensure that the property comply with oll applicable This provision reinforces the responsibility that the property codes regarding fire,buildinq,and safety. owner has to comply with existing city ordinances. 3. Short term rentals may be permitted at the owner's principal place The intent here is to maintain the true residential character of of residence only.Verification may include voter registration,or driver's the neighborhood. Renting a principal residence might be license. considered similar to home occupations. Renting of non- primary residences might be considered a commercial use in a residential district. 4. The owner shali provide a twenty-four(24)hour emergency contact This provision provides authorities more rapid response for out that will be available to respond to issues at the short term rental of town property owners. property within sixty(60)minutes to complaints regarding the condition, operation,or conduct of occupants of a rental unit. 5. The short-term-rental property must have a visible house number A building Code provision,allows for rapid identification of the easily seen from the street day or night. property for emergency response. 6. The short term rental property shall be used only for overnight Partially addressed in the code. Weddings and other large lodging accommodations They may not be used for parties(wedding, traffic generating events require a special event permit. Codes bachelor/bachelorette),conferences orsimilar events. do not specifically regulate parties,other than under age consumption,noise,and parking on public rights of way. 7. All advertising for the short term rental shall include the City issued Provision allows for easier tracking of licensed properties. license number. 8. The primary overnight and daytime occupant of a short term rental Intended to maintain a responsible adult in each rental unit must be an adult eighteen 18 years of age or older. This adult must contract. provide a telephone number to the owner and shall be accessible to the owner by telephone at all times. 9. The owner shall require all occupants to agree to a minimum stay of This is intended to prevent nightly,rapid turnover of new three 3 consecutive nights. renters. 10. The owner shall limit overnight occupancy in a short-term rental unit This is to prevent over crowding,somewhat addressed in the to not exceed two 2 persons over the age of 5 per bedroom. building code. 11. Two off street parking spaces shall be provided at minimum. The More strict than the code. Protects the right of way from maximum number of vehicles allowed at a short-term rental property becoming congested due to street parking and minimizes the shall be limited to the number of available off street parking spaces. intrusion of the rental in the neighborhood. In many streets,on street parking is permitted. 12. The owner of a short-term rental property shall provide sufficient An existing city requirement(54-32)requires weekly collection. trash collection containers and service to meet The demand of the occupants. 13. The owner must be a natural person and not any type of corporation More strict than the code. Corporations,partnerships,and or partnership.The owner's name must be on the deed to the property. trusts may own propoerty. Intended to avoid a company owning multiple houses and operating a business,versus a true home sharing/rental situation. 14. The City may conduct an inspection of the short term rental property More strict than the code. Allows for periodic(annual) as deemed necessary or prudent including without limitation based upon inspection of properties to ensure provisions are met. Annual any complaints or violations that occur or prior to a renewal of a permit. inspection of homes is not permitted otherwise. 15. The owner will be required to provide the city and any guests with Not a code provision,allows for rapid response to concerns, the name and telephone number of a contact person who can be at the similar to#4. property in 60 minutes.The contact person can be the owner. Items in italics are contained in the code.