Sponsor
Alderman Meekma
Title
Ord. 0004-18 - Short Term Rental
An ordinance to amend Sec. 114-1,114-273, 114-327, 114-407, 114-427 and 114-447 to allow short term rentals in residential, office and business zoning districts, all contained in Chapter 114 - Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin.
The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, do ordain as follow:
Part 1: Amend 114-1(b) - Rules of construction and definitions, to add the following:
Short Term Rental, or tourist rooming house, as defined by Chapter 66.0615(1)(dk) and 97.01(15k) and of the Wisconsin State Statutes, means a residential dwelling that is offered for rent for a fee and for fewer than 29 consecutive days, and any lodging place or tourist cabin or cottage where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to tourist or transients. This definition does not include private boarding or rooming houses, ordinarily conducted as such, not accommodating tourists or transients, hotels, or bed and breakfast establishments.
Part 2: Amend 114-273 - R-1 Single Family Residence, Accessory Uses, to create the following:
(17) Short Term Rental establishments that comply with the following conditions:
a. All short term rental units shall be primary residence of the proprietor(s).
b. All proprietors of a short term rental establishment shall have all required licenses and inspections, keeping them current at all times.
c. Short term rental provisions for sleeping quarters shall occur inside a principal structure and provide proper exiting
d. All litter, debris, and refuse shall be stored in closed containers.
e. Vehicles of guest(s) and resident(s) shall be parked on a hard surface of concrete, asphalt or paver stones in accordance with Sec. 114-1167 of this Chapter.
Part 3: Amend 114-327 - R-4 General Residence, Permitted uses, to create the following:
(14) Short Term Rental establishments, as an accessory use, as permitted in the R-1 district.
Part 4: Amend 114-407 - O-Office, Permitted uses, to create the following:
(a)(4) Short Term Rental establishments, as an accessory use, as permitted in the R-1 district.
Part 5: Amend 114-427 - O/I Office- Institutional, Permitted uses, to create the following:
(8) Short Term Rental establishments, as an accessory use, as permitted in the R-1 district.
Part 6: Amend 114-447 - B-1 Neighborhood Convenience, Permitted uses, to create the following:
(b)(46) Short Term Rental establishments, as an accessory use, as permitted in the R-1 district.
Part 7: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law.
Fiscal Note: N/A