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Home My WebLink AboutOrd 26-14;Il:� 1] I��I:1��[N �1��[I�•C:ffi �! A�V CJIZI][iVANCF QF '1'HF. MAYO�� ANn C�llNC[I. UF �I'HE� `1'nV11N C}F FflUNTAIN HILLS, MARICOPA C�i]NTY, ARIZONA, AM�NDING THE FOiJNTAIN HIL1.S'1'Q�1VN CQ[]F 13Y AME:Nll1NG CHAP�['EFZ 8, I3US[NFSS LICENSES, ARTICLE 8-6, SHDRT-TERM RENTALS AND WACATION RENTALS. WHEREAS, lo�a1 go�ern�r�ents may regulate sha:•t-term re�ltals and �acation i•entals as pro�ided in llrizoii� Revisecl 5tatutes ["A. R. 5."} § 9-504.39; and WHEREAS, nn No�e�nber 15, 2Q22, the Mayar and '1'own Cotincil passed and adopted Qrdinan�e 2�-D9 adding Artic�e 8-6, 5hart-term Rentals and Vacatian Rentals ta the Tawn Code; and WHEREAS, the Town has Fnun�i it ne�essary tn amend the existing regulaCians C❑ e�istire the pi'aper functioning of short-term rentals ant� �acatio�i r-entals cansistent with Arizona Re�ised Statutes ["A. t�. 5."] � 9-500.39; and WH�R�AS, a central a�1d significa�it gaal For the Taw�i is to �rotect the �iealth safety and welfare of the Town residents, preser�e its ho�ising stocic, ai�d maintain the qtiality and �haracter of reside�itial neighborlloods; and WI-IE�EAS, itl ac�orda�tce witll Article II, 5ectians 1 a�ld 2, Coilstitution of Ariaarla, and the laws of the State of Ariaana, tl�e Town Council has considered tl�e indi�id�ial property rig}its and personal lilaerties of the resider�ts nF the 'I'Qw�z and the praba�le impact of the pi,npnsed ordinance on the cost to consta•u�t housing for saie ❑r retlt �efore adapting this ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, SE IT QRDAINED BY THE MAYDR AI�D CQUNCIL ❑F THE T�WN OF FDUNTA[N HIL�,S, ARI2DNA, as follaws: SECTI�N 1. The recitais abo�c are hei-e��y incorporated as if fuily set Fot'th herein. SECTI�N 2. Article g-6 of t}ie Fo�intain I-€ills Town Co�c is herehy amended as pro�ided in 1:xhihiC 11. SECTI�N 3. If any pro�ision af this Ordinance is for any reason held by any �aurt of campetent jw-isdiction to be uz�e�iforceable, st�ch p�-o�isio�� oa• portio�i hereof sh�ll }�e deemed separate, distinct and indepent�ent of all ather pro�isians and such holding stiall �zot affect the �alidity nF the remainii�g portions ❑f tllis �rdinanee. SECTIDN 4. Th'ss ordinan�e s�ial] i�ecame effecti�e thirty [3�] days aFter its passage and ado}ation by tkie Tawn Council oFthe Tawn af Fatintain Hills, Ariaa�ta, and its appro�al �y the Mayor and attestatio�i hy tlie "I'own Clerk. PAS5E0 AND AU�PTED by the Mayvr and Council af the Town af Fnuntain Hills, Arizona, this 6th day of October, 2026. TOWN OF F�[INTAIN HILLS, AR[Z�NA nr ��'U Gerry M. Fr' del, Mayor ATTEST: � � ..._ � -� 1�4�� L1,e.,�1� Beve n Ben To�vn Clerk b'l1 �4�e_.�c^�-- � REVIEWED gY: i�achael Go dwi T�wn Managea- APPRQVED A5 T❑ �'DRM: � ! - Timoihy A. La Sota, Town Attorney OR�INANCE N0. 2fi-14 ��1:l:II:�M11:1 Article 8-6 sections; 8-6-1 $-6-� 8-5-3 8-6-4 B-b-S f]G6 8-5-76 8-6-87 5-5-98 8-5-�-99 8-6-1 � � 8-fi-1 �1 8-b-132 8-b-1 �3 8-5-154 8-6-� 6S 8-5-1 �5 nG1II Short-Term Rentals and �'acoiion Rentals Purpose ❑efinitians Perm�t Required - Penalties Emerger�cy Paint of Cantact Requirements - Penalties C�mpliance with tY�e Law - Prohibited Llses fe�.i�hb�r Platification Rc�uir� Advertisement Requirements Pasting on the Property Requir�d Insuran�e Required Ba�kground Checks Required 5tandards and ❑perating Requirernents - Heaith and 5afety Permit 5uspensions Enhanced Penalties Appeals �udi�ial Relief 5everability Pr+or Cade Pro�ision5 Superseded Effa.tiv� D�t� 5ection 8-fi-1 Purpose 7his article is adopted tfl prote�t the pea�e, health, saf�ty, and welfare ❑f the Town's resider�ts and �isitors by ena�ting reasonable regulations that mitigate tne harmful abuses comm�n to the short-term rental af residentiai property within the Tawn while preserving praperty owners' rights to rent their property in a manner that does not disturb the pea�e ar harm public health, public 5af�ty, ar general public welfare. 5u�h harmful abuses deplete law enfor�ement and public safety resour�es and �an leave other areas of the Town with �ompromised levels ❑f police pratection so as to �reate a signifi�ant threat to the safety of both �itizens and police ❑fficers alike. The inciusion of a specifi� regulatian or reference to the Tawn Code in this article does nat imply the ex�lusion of any other appli�able law. It shall be unlawful to pro�ide, offer or operate a s�ort-term rental ❑r vacatiQn rental within the �or�orate limits ❑f the Tawn withouk first obtaining a permit as pro�ided in this article and without camplying with any and all applicable laws, regulations and this code. Section 8-6-� Definitions In this article, unless the �ontext ar definitians in A.R.S. § 9-5DD.39 indicate otherwise, the following terms ❑r phrases are deFined as €a4�e�+v�: "ACCE550RY DW�LLING UNIT" MEANS A SELF-CONTAINED LIVING UNIT THAT 15 QN THE SAME L�T OR PARCEL AS A SINGLE-FAMILY OWELLiNG OF GR�A�ER SQUARE FO��AGE 7HAN THE AC�E550RY �WELLING UNIT, THAT INCLUDES ITS �WN SLEEPING AN❑ SANITATIQIV FACiL{TIES AN� THAT MAY INCLUDE fT5 OWN I(ITCHEN FACILI71E5. "Rd�ertisement" means any method �f saliciting the use af property fQr SH�RT-TERM ver�t;:� rental purposes. "Applirant" means the owner or owner's designee wh❑ a�plies with the Town far a permit or renewal of a permit. "BANQUET SPACE" MEANS AN EVENT C�N7ER TNAT f5 USED FOR SL�RVING AN�IQR CONSUMING Fa�D ANDIOR 6EVERAG£5, "TOWN C�QE" MEANS THE FDUNTAIN HILLS TOWN CDaE INCI,U�ING TNE z�NlNG ORI7INANCE. "Days" shall m�an calendar days unless stated otherwise. "Clesigr�ee" and "agent" are interchangeable for purpases af this artiCle and mean any person or p�rsons with the �harge, �are, or �ontrol af any property, dw�lling unit, or portiQn thereof. "Designee" includes the "emergency point af c�ntact." "�11�NT CENTER" MEANS ANY DWELLING UNIT �I} F�R WHICH 7NE OCCUPANT HA5 MADE PAYMENT FOR TRANSIENT U5E QFTHE �WELLING UNITANa {II} WHICH f5 USEQ FnR SPECIAL EVEN75 QR �TH�R N�NRE5I�ENTIA� U5E5. "GUEST" MEANS A PERSDN WH� MAKES TRANSIENT L15E nF A SHQRT-TERM f��Nl"AL. FOR THE PURP05E5 OF THIS ARTICL�, ANY PER50N WHfl MAKES PAYMENT FOR THE LJSE OFA SFk�RT-TERM RENTAL, ANY PERS�N IDENTIFiEO ON THE RENTAI. AGREEMENT FOR A SHORT-TERM RENTAI., ANY PERS�N WHC] SL��PS OR PLANS TD SLEEP OVERNIGHT IN A SHDRT-TERM REN�AL, AfVD ANY PERS�N PRESENT IN A SH�RT-TERM RENTAL AFfER 1 Q:00 P.M. ARE EACH PRESUMED T� 6E A GU�ST �F THAT SHDRT-TERM RENTAL. "�merger�cy point of �ontact" means the aw�er or indi�idual designaCed by the owner to: (i) serve as the lacal twenty-four �24] hour emergency point of ContaCt for the �R SHORT-7EFtM rental; and {ii] respond t� eomplaints and emergencies relating ta the �a�at{er� SH�RT-TERM rental in a timely manner as requir�d by Chis arti�ie. "I�c�h�; rr�tif�.ati�n" irrarr th� ��,� itt�� r�ti�c ,:r�Wi�ed 6y the awner-to eaeh �ingle- f�mily rc�i��ntial pr�p� ty ��ja �nt t� th:. ��at�n r�nt�l ��rty, di�tl� a��r f�� the va�atiQn rerrta{ prQ�erCy, and diag�r�lly e�r�� thc �t; �t �f thc vac�ati�n r��tal pr�� ty that ir�.ludc� th. v�lid �crmit nu�b�r issued by the Tow� �, t"r� ,:��y�i�al ��ie��a .f th� va��ti�n nntal, an� t�,� �,a►��, a��r:.��, a�,� tv��nty f3�.r �2`17 hr��.r tcic�hr�r� numbc� �f tlz crr�r�� y ��i�t �f ��t�t. "Nonresidential use" means any use that is not permitted in a residential zor�ing district pursuant to the Town 2oning Ordinan�e, any use that �anstitutes an "unruly gathering," as defined in Section 11-1-7[B}, and any us� ather than lodging or uses that are �ustamarily incidental ta lodging. In addition to those uses already stated herein, such nanresidential uses include, but are not limited to, weddings; banquets; coneerts; retreats; any use for whiei� entrant5 pay an entry fee; fireworks displays; a ane-time or periodic, free or ticketed, cultural, charitable nr cau5e-related o�casion conducted for the purpose af attraeting revenue, suppart, awareness andlor entertainment purpases; �nd :r�ci�4 ��thcrirr�� vith �rr�r� thrrn tcn [10] pc�.r�r� i� aCtenda-nce. "�nline ladging marketplace" has the same meaning pres�ribed in A.R.S. § 42-5D76. "Owner" means any person who, alone or with others, has title ar inCereSt in a pr�perty, dwelling unit, or portion thereof, with or witnout a��ompanying actual possession ti�ereof, and in�ludes any person wha as agent, exe�utor, administrator, trustee, or guardian has charge, care, or �ontro] ❑f any property, dwelling unit, ❑r portion thereQf. "�WNER'S DE5IGNEE" M�ANS AN AGENT DR REPRESENTATIVE OF TH� �WNER, SUCH P5 A LANbLqRD, STATUTORYAGENT, DR PRt]PER7Y MANAGER, OR �TH�R DESfGNEE ACTING ❑N 6EHALF �FTHE �WNER, WH❑ CDNTRDLS aR �THERWkSE REGULATES THE �CCUPANCY QR USE DF THE SH�RT-TERM RENTAL. "Permit" QR "SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT" Means authorization by the Town to operate a��e�r SH�RT-TERM rental in accordance with this arii�le. "Persan" means an indi�idual, publi� entity, firm, �orparation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, associatian, or any other business entity orjuridi�al person, whet�er operating an a for-profit ar nonprofit basis. "Short-term rentaP' �� "vtati�� rc�nt�l" arc int�rhan�cahJ� f�r pu;;✓✓�� c�ghi; ertitle � mean5 any ir�di�idually or collecti�eiy owned single-family or one-to-faur-family house or dwelling unit, or any unit or gr4up ❑f unit5 in a condaminium ar eooperati�e, that is afso a transient public lodging estabkishment or owner-occupied residential home affered for transient use. "Vacatian SHORT-TERM rentai" does not in�lude: i. Ac�ommodations or �roperty that are �lassified for property taxatian under A.R.S. § 42-12001; ❑r ii, Any unit that is �sed far any nar�residential use, incfuding a spe�ial e�ent that would otherwise require a permit, retail, restaurant, banquet space, EVENT CENTER, or oCher similar use. "7imely manner" means res�onding ta complaints and er-nerger�cies in person, �Oy phane, or hy email within the time frame required 4�y publi� safety pe�`sannel. 'TOWN COdE" M�AIVS TH� FDUN1'AIN HILLS TQWN CDDE INCLUDING THE Z�NING aRQINANC�. "Transa�tion pri�ilege tax license" is the li�ense issued f�y the 5tate of Arizona pursuant t❑ A.R,S. Title 42, 'Transient" has the same meaning pres�ribed in A.R.S. § 42-507fl. 'TRAN5IENT Pl1BLIC LODGING ESTABLISHMENT" MEANS THE BIJSINESS �F �P�RATlNG FQR QCCUPANCY BYTRANSIENTS A�inTEL �R M�TEL, INCLIlQING AN INN, T�URIST H�ME �R H�USE, DUQE RANCH, RESORT, CAMPGRDIJN�, STlJ0i0 �R BACHEL�R H�TEL, LD�GING HDUSE, RO�MING MOUSE, APARTMENT MDUSE, Q�RMIT�RY, PUBLIC ❑R PRIVATE CLUB, M061LE N�ME OR HQi75E TRAILER AT A FIXED l.QG4TI�N, OR �THER SIMILAR STRUCTURE, AND ALSO INCLLJDING A SPACE, LOT, OR SLAB THAT 15 OCCUPI�❑ QR INTEND�Q �R DE5IGNE❑ F�R aC�IJPANCY 6Y TRANSIENTS IN A M061LE H�ME aR TFtAILER FL�RNISHE❑ BYTHEM F�R SUCH flCCUPANCY. TRANSIENT LQDGING ��ES NOT INCLUDE TH�SE E}{CEPTI�NS IDENFI�IE❑ IN A.R.S. SECiIaN 42-5070�B}. "VERIFIEQ VIflLATI�N" A FINDING OF GL11LT OR CIVIL RESPDNSIBILITY F�R VI�LATING ANY STATE iAW OR LOCAL ORdINANCE RELATING TO A PIJ�tP05� PRESCRIBED IN A.R.S. § 9-5�0.39{6}, (p), {F], ❑R (K} THAT HAS BEEN FINALLY ADJUDICATED. Section 8-6-3 Permit Required - Penalties A. P�rmitRequired. �ACH SHQRT-TERM RENTAL UNI� REQUfRES ITS QWN TQWN- 155U�D SHQRT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT. FERMITS MAY �NLY BE 15SUED T� THE PROPERTY �WNER AN� ❑NLY ONE PERMIT MAY BE 155UE❑ PERADdRES5. Prior to use of a properry as a wGcGti�� t SH�RT-TERM rental, the awner �WNER'S ❑�SIGNE� shall abtain an annual vac-a�fe�r SH�RT-TERM rental permit fror� the Town. Renting, or offer�ng far rent, a�R SH�RT-T�RM rental without �omplying with the permit re�uirer�ent in this se�tion is prohibited. B. PermitApplications. The ❑wner of a proposed •�a:.ati�rr SHORT-TERM rental, QR OWNER'S DE5IGN�E, shall submit to the Town a permit application on a form furnished � iJSING the Town'S ONLIN� PERMITTING 5Y5TEM. The permit application shall be signed 6y the appli�ant and shal� �antain the follawing minimum information, whi�h shall be made pu�licly availa�le: 1. The physieal address of the residential property proposed to be used as a vacatit�r�r SH�RT-TERM rental. 2. The name, address, and telephone number, AND EMAI� ADdR�55 af the awner for which th� •��.at�� SH�f27-TERM rental registration certificate is ta be issued. If the property owner is an entity, the legal name of the entity and its StaCutory agent. 3. 7he name, address, ar�d telephone number, AND EMAIL AQ�RE55 of each designee of the awner, if any. 7HE OWNER SHALL CERTIFY THAT THE DWNER'S IT�'�CePT��i�ir:[r7:21►��ril[�l��Jls7►��:I�iPi9►1�:i[•y j�:l•_l�� 4. The €trN name, dC�LII`255, EMAILAdDRE55, and twenty-four (�4} haur telephone number of the individual wh❑ will 5er�e as the emergen�y point af contact. 5. Proaf of a �alid transaction pr`i�ilege tax li�ense FDR THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL. 6. Acknowledgment tay the owner �R OWNER'S D�SIGNEE of an agreement ta �omply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinan�es, in�luding the requirement that the owner and each designee shall not be a registered sex offender, been con�icted of any f�lany act that resulCed in deaCh or serious p�ysieal injury, ❑r �een con�icted of any felony use of a deadly weapon within the past fi�e yea rs. 7. nttc�ati�n �f ��m�iiai�:.� v,riti� th� I'10tIfICGtIUf1 iC-C�LlII"C� II� tI11� t�i^kic4e. 87. Evidence af liabi€iry insuranee appropriate to �o�er the va��ati�� SHORT-TERM rental in the aggregate of at least �500,flQa.DO or e�idence that each ��ca�ia� SHORT-TERM rental transa�tion wili 6e pra�ided through a platform that pro�ides equal or greater primary liability in5urance co�erage far the �aca�ion SHaRT-TE�M rental. 9, E�idet�ee the �acation rer�ta{-{� �eg+s�e�-vwitr FVlaric�,�a C�unt� A��r'� �ffi:.� in ac:.�r�arrc •d�th A.R.S. 5 33-�s3A�.- C. Perinil Fee. �very applicatian, in�l�ding any renewal appli�atian, for a�e�r SHORT-TERM rental �ermit under this article shall �e accampanied hy a nanrefundahle fee established by resolutian. ❑. Issuan�e - Reasons for Denial. The Tawn shall issue �r d�ny the permit within seven business days after re�eipt of a complete applicatian, except that the Tawn may deny issuance of a permit for any of the follawing reasons: 1. 7he appli�ant failed to pra�ide the informatian required under subse�tion 6 of this se�tian; 2. The applicant failed ta pay the permit fee required under suhsectian C of this sectian; 3. �he appli�ant provided false information; 4. The owner or designee of the owner: [�aj is a registered sex offender; [tib} has been �on�icted af any felony a�t that res�lted in death or serious physical injury; or �{{}c) has been con�icted of any felony use of a deadly weapan within fi�e years flf suhmitting the application, or 5, At the time af appli�ation, the owner has a suspended p�rmit �R LICENSE far the same �ie�+SHORT-TERM rental Qr any Qf the fol�owtr�g--a��l+ea: (p) �nc �i�IGtian at tl�c- v�cati�n i��i�tal tf�at i�c-�ult�� ii� �i� :.�i�tituted Gi�y of tl�c a�Fer�ses �+i�ed in Sect{on 8-6-12; nr{�}�r��tiala�ior��Qf thia a; ti�l� �t th� va�ati�n r�rthin a tvv,:lvc [1 Z] mfl�e��e�+s�not��l+�d+ng-an aesthetic, so4id waste d+spQsal-o� �e�r�l� pa� Icin� vi�l�ti�n th�t i� n�t �1�� a;�r�� thrcat'� �r�bfi� h�alth a r� ;afcty�. E. Notice of�enial -Appeal. The Tawn Manager ar designee shalf gi�e notice of the d�nial af an applicatian to the applicant t�y emailing the noti�e to applicant at the address listed on th� applicati�n. The notice of t�e denial shall inform the applicant of the right ta appeal the denial as pro�ided for in 5e�tian 8-6-13. F. Marntainin�Ac�urate InfarmatiQn - �rolatians. All appli�ants and persons holding permits issued pursuant to this arti�le shall gi�e written noti�e to the Town Manager or designee of any change in information submitted in c�nnection with an a�plfcakion for a permit ❑r renewal ❑f a permit. The notice shall b� pra�ided ta the Town Manager �R DE5IGNEE not iess than ten {10) days prior to the effecti�e ciate of the �hange. A �iolation of this subsection is a civil ofFense. G. REN7"AL REGISTRATI�N. PR�VfDE ThiE TOWN EVIDENCE THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL 45 REGfST�RE� WITH MARICQPA CQUNTY ASSESSQR'S QFFICE IN ACC�R�ANCE WITH T�WN C�DE SECfl�N 7-1-14 PRI�R TD �FF�RING THE L1NIT F�R RENT. H. Term ofFountain Hi1lsPermit- R�newalA,oplicatio��. All permits issued under this article shall 6e �alid for a period of �ne year fram the daCe ❑f t�eir issuance or unless suspended ❑r re�oked. Except where the Tawn has re�eived a new COMPLETE appli�atian along with the requisiCe fees, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a a�a�ati�n SH�RT-TERM rental after the expiratian date recorded upon Che fa�e of the •o�atr.ri SN�RT-TERM rental permit. PERMIT RENEWALS SHALL BE PROCE55E0 THE SAME A5 A NEW APPLICATI�N. HI. Operating Without a Permit - Penalties. An ovr-r � rr �;,� i�rrrr �f a•czf-�ti zn �;te I th�t fail� t� �n�ly fa� a�.rmit �r li:.�.n�:. v�rthin thirty (J,]] c'ra�� ❑f th� �crnit �:r��r.Jrr�tior� bein� ��..� r�:�il�"l,c b,�h� Tc�� J�rli i^r��irtGly r�e�� e,��^rn�. In additior� to any �ther penalty pursuant to the Town Code, the �own may impose a ci�il penal[y of up ta �1,�Qa.OQ per manth against the awner if the owner ar awner's designee fails to apply for permit within thirty {30} days of recei�ing th� written natice ❑f violatian from the iawn. Representation5 or a�vertisement5 in�luding online listings that referen�e the property, fi�ouse ar dwelling unit location within the Town is prima facie e�idenee that a �r�zati3n SHD�T-TERM rental is operating in the Town. +�. Nantransfera6le. Na permit shalC be transfera�le either as t❑ lo�ation (�WELLING UNIT QR AD�RESSj, or as t❑ person. }I(, Implemenratian. Th�e Town Manager or designee s�all de�elop the forms andlor databas� necessary to implement this sectian, L. PERMITTED USEOFIIVF�RMA�ION. UNLESS OTH�RWISE PROVIDED SY LAW, THE TOWN MAY U5E ANY INFORMATI�N 06TAlNED FR�M A PERMITAPPLICATi�N FQR ANY LAWFUL FLJRP�SE INCL.UDING CaMMiJNICATING 1NF�RMATiON RELA1'ED TQ PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, PR�VIDING REMIN�ERS REGARDING C�MPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ANa GENEi�AL TaWN UPQATES. M. dWNERS'DESIGNEE. AN �WNER MAY RETAIN A❑ESIGNEE TQ �OMP�Y WITH TH� REQUIREMENTS �FTHIS ARTIC��, INCLUDING, WITHDUT LIMITATI�N, THE MANAGEMENT �FTHE SHnRT-TERM RENTAL ANQ THE COMPI.IANCE WI1"H THE R�QUIR�MENTS �F THIS ARTICL�. NqTWITHSTANDING ANY AG�NCY RELATI�NSF�IPS BEfWEEN AN DWNERAND A QESIGNEE, TNE OWNER �F TFiE SH�RT-T�RM RENTAL SHAiL REMAIN RESPQNSIBLE FQR COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISI�NS OF THIS ARTICLE ANd THE FAILLfRE OFA_D�SIGNEE 7� C�MPLY WITH THISARTICLE SHALL N�T RELIEVE THE �WNER OFTHE �WNER'S OBLIGATIONS IJNDER THE PR�V151�N5 �F TFilS ARTICLE. N. PERMITREVQCAiION. THE TQWN SHALL IMME�IATELY REV�KE A PERMIT LJP�N TFfE DlSCOVERY �F GR�UNDS fOR DENIAL THAT E?CISTED AT THE TIME THAT PERMIT WAS 155UED. Q. REAPPCICATI�NAFTERDENIAL �RSUSPENSION. Na OWNER DR �WN�R'S DESiGNEE WHD HAS HAD A PERMIT DENI�D OR StJSPENDED PURSIJANT TO TH15 AR�ICLE MAY APPLY FQR ANOTHER PERMITA7 TNE SAME LOCA7IQN �R PROPERTY FDR ONE YEAR AFfER THE DECI510N ❑R APPEAL AFFECTING THE APPLIG4NT5 PERMIT HAS BEC�ME FINAL. THE T�WN MAY R�DUCE IN WHOLE DR IN PARTTHE �NE-YEAR PERI�O, IF THE D�NIAL WAS BAS�i3 �N A G��❑ FAITH FAItURE �D PR�VIDE C�MPLE7E 1NFORMAiIQN; PR�VIDED, THATTHE APPLICANT IS N�W IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE ANQ HAS PAI� ALL REQUIRED FEES AND PENALTIES. Sectian 8-5-4 Emergency Point of Contact Requirements - Penalties A. Emergen�yRespanses - �rnlations, When requested kay a �ertified pea�e officer or Town afficial, th� owner, �WNER'S DE5IGNEE, or emergency point of contact w}�ose narne appears on the �ermit applieation must k�e on the •�a�ati�n SFi�RT-TERM rental premises, ar be available o�er the pfiane or text, within sixty {6Q) minutes of the request. B. NanemergenryResponses - �iolatrans. 7he awner, OWNER'S DESIGNEE, ar emergency point of �onta�t shall respond to all other camplaints relating ta the �R SHDRT-TERM rental in persan, o�er the phane, by email, ❑r by text within faur hours of the request. C. MaintainingAccurate Emergenrylnfarmation. All applicants and persons holding permits issued pursuant to this article shall give prior written notice t❑ the Town Manager ar designee ❑f any change to the �antact information pravided to the Town for the emergency point of eontaet. The n�ti�e 5hal� be pro�ided to the Town Manager not less than ten {1 n} days prior to the effecti�e date af the change. ❑. Ilialations. In addition to any other penalty pursuant to the Tawn Code, a violation af this 5ectian shall be a ci�il offense. E, Penalties, In additior� t❑ any other penalty pursuant to the Town Cade, an owner shall be subject to �i�il penalties af up to $1,000.00 for e�ery tnirty �30} days the owner fails to provide notice to the T�wn as required under this subsection, gefore imposing the initial civil penalty, the Town shall provide thirty (3fl] days' noti�e to the owner by emai�ing a notice of �i�latian ta the owner's email address that was pro�ided ta the Town. TF� ��t�� ❑f th� vi�lzti�n :hall inf�; r�► th� ��I��nt ;tthr: ri�l�t t❑ G}��cGl tl�c denia� as pro�fded for �r, seti�r� Q G 13. Notwithstanding the date of the natice af violatian, the date for ealculating the �enalties shall be the first daythe v�.ati�n SHORT- TERM rental is o��upied follawing the owner's failure ta provide the notice ta the Town regarding the change. Se�tior� 8-6-5 Compliance with the Law - Prohibited Uses A. A�acat{Qn SHORT-TERM rental shall comply with the federal, state, and lo�al laws, including laws relating to public health and sa�ety, sanitation, salid waste, hazardaus waste, tax {�ri�ilege licensing, property tax registratian, trafFi� contraf, pollution control, naise, property maintenan�e, a�d nuisance abatement. B, No person or entity shall aperate a ��ti�nSHQRT-TERM rental in �iolation af this article ar other iaw. In addition, Che use af a vacation SHOR�-TERM rental prQperry for any of the fallowing uses or purposes is strictly prohibited: 1, Any nonresidential use; 2. Holding a special event that re�uires a permit or li�ense pursuant fio a Town ordinance or state law or rule QR ADVERTI5ING A SH�Ri-7ERM RENTAL PROPERTY AS AVAILABLE TO B� USED F�R SPECIAL EV�NTS, INCLUDifVG F�R WEDD�NGS �R WEDDING REC�P71�N5; 3. �perating a retaiE busine55, restaurant, e�ent center, banquet hal{ SPAC� or similar use; 4. Housing sex offenders; 5. �perating or maintaining a soher living home; 6. 5eliing liquar, il{ega{-drugsC�NTRDI.LE❑ 5UB5TANCES, or parnography; 7. �perating a nud� or tapl�ss dancing; 8. Obs�enity; 9. Adult-ori�nted business; or 10. ANY 1J5� THAT C�NSTITlJTES A SU65TANTIAL. DISTURBANC� OF THE QUIET ENJDYMENT, AND PEAC�, HEALTH, SAFETY OR GENERAL WELFARE OF PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PR�PERIY THRDIJGH A NLJISAN�E PARTY OR 11NRULY GATHERING, INCLUDING, BUT N�T LIMliED T�, E}CCES5IVE N015E ORTRAFFIC, OBST'RIJCTI�N OF PUBLIC STREETS BY CR�WDS �R VEH�CLES, FIGNTS, ❑ISTURBANCES �F THE PEACE, LITTER, P�55E551�N ❑� SPIRIiUDUS LIQUQRS IN THE P�SES51�N �F �R CONSLJMED BYANY MINOR, OR WHERE ILLEGAL DRL1G5 ARE IN THf PDSSES5IDN OF, DR CONSUMED BY, ANY P�RS�N, 11. Any other use prohibited k�y A.R.S. § 9-5fl0.39 or Town Cade. C. A•r��at��r SHDRT-TERM rental lacking a valid transa�tion privilege tax license issued by the 5tate of Arizona shall not be rented ar offered for rent. ❑. No person ar entity may re�eive payment ar a��ept a fee, dire�tly or indirectly, for fa�ilitating the rental Qf a va�ati�n SFkORT-TERM rental operating in �iolatian of this �ode or other law. E. In addition to any ather penalty pursuant ta the Town Cade, any person who causes, allows, fa�ilitates, aides, or abets any �iolation of this article shall be subject to a civil offense. F, The failure of any designee t❑ comply with this articl� shal! nat r�lieve the owner of liability under this artiele. G. AN ACCESS�RY DWELLING UNITtAQtJ}THAT 15 155UEQ A CERTIFICATE nF ❑CCUPANCY �N ❑R AFfER SEPT�MBER 14, zd24, SHAL� NQT B� USE� A5 A SH�RT- TERM RENTAL UNL�551'H� Pf��PEftTY �WNER'S PRIMARY RE5IDENCE IS THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE ❑N THE SAME PR�PERTY A5 THE ADU. AN ACCE550RY OWELLING L1NIT 1551JEQ A C�RTlFICATE ❑F �CCUPANCY PRIOR 70 SEPTEMBER 14, 202�4, MAY BE US�a AS A SH�RT-TERM RENTAL REGAROLESS �F WHETHER THE PROFERTY �WNER USES TH� PROPERTY AS THE OWNER'S PRIMARY R�5IQENCE. H. ANY GUEST WHQ CAU5E5, PERMITS, FACtLITATES, AIDES, ❑R ABETS ANY VI�LATION QF TH15 ARTICL� SHAL� BE SUBJECT TD A CIViL SANCTI�N A5 5ET FDRTH IN SECTION 8- b-12 B. �cctian � S-�-Rloi�hbof-P�e�if�ation �cquir�d I1. r,�r�h�rll�otification, Pria�tQ Q�#er-i�� a va�atic�-re�t�a��or rent for the-first tirn� �f-ie--ewner ar �:.�r�n�. .hali � �rri,�� n�i�hb�r ��tifi�ati�n t3 �1.h �n�lc f✓rnily �cfr'..rnti�l pr��erty adja�ent to the vacatian-rental prop�rty, direc�iy a�ra��vrr��l�e �a�ati�n �nt�l �r��:.rty, �n� �i��n�lly a�� thc �t; �.t �f th:. v��ati�n r:.nt�! ��e�er-t�T-k�e neighbQr no�if+cation sha{I be prav+ded in wr+ting in th� f:r,w► �-17ui� "�y �h� T�van �n� �hall inclu�:. th� f�ll�v�n� minimu� inf�rm�ti�n: � . 7he pe�r�tt�rt�r�er��stred by �he Town; 2. Th; phy�ral �-�rc,:rf t�`ti. v�at�n ; �ntal; cnd 3. 7he name, physica4 addres�; email address, and twenty ic�u� [2�j h✓.�; tcic�h�nc numbcr :f th. c�r�c� �y ��nt af cont�ct: �. �lat�a'rt��r�allW�i�l�L��N�trf��atia� R�zui� ��a'. �1n� zl��n�c- t� thc- inf�ri��Gti�i� pi��i�c-d ;��°-�.� �1�1�'J:11.tIDll Pc Qf ii115 5QC[IOfI 5Y1�{I fC�LIIfC �.'�Ii�J�I�I f�^I�ifi�7di f#t3CI�fCdClt3Ci �]]i��l� crccn� �r ��i��1 n�t I�tcr t`►an fivc �ay� �; i�; t� aa�h chan�c. Th� a�l�it�n�l , r�tifi�ati�� hall �e pra�ided-in thc manncr ��uir� by �.�br�tiQn p� of this seet+an. C. /ICC�,tc,t�;��. /1t ��e t{me of tl�c cr�licGtiar�, tl�e ovri�cr ni� �e�igr��e sha{I �rovide tfl the To�n an attest�tion af tompl{ance with the neig�bor notifi�ation required-by-�hr{s .��.., �� ❑. �/i�latr�rr. In a�it�n t❑ �ny cth� pcnalty �r,�r:raant t� Tov�� C�t�t, � vi�lat�n ❑f rk�is se�tion sha�l be a ei�i{ offense. Section 8-6-�6 Ad�ertisement Requirements A. Reguired �isclosure. To pratect the peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the Tawn's resid�nts and visit�rs, the �wner or owner's designee shall be responsible for displaying the permit number iss�ed by t�e Town an each ad�ertisement for such ��a�ati�n SHORT-TERM rental. B. In additian to the �ermit num6er that must be ineluded in the short-term rental's listing, the owner OR DWNER`S ❑ESIGNEED shall �ornplete and praminently display the fallowing statement in the short-term rental's anfine lfldging marketpiace or other listing: The Dwner �R aWN�R'S DESIGNEE of this properry will pro�ide you with pertinent saFety information, explain your responsibilities under the Fauntain Hills Town Code, and expect you to eertify your complian�e therewith. You must not use this property for any nonresidential or other prohibited acti�ity or use, as defined in Fountain Hills Tpwn Code Se[tion 8-5-5. Any �e�e� GUEST who causes, permits, facilitates, aides, or abets suc� prahibited use pf this property shall be sub}ect to a ci�il infraction carrying a mandatory penalty vf a minimum of $500.D0, in addition to any other penalties whi�h the Tawn may impose. 7he use of this Short-Term Rental to house sex offenders is prnhibited hy 5tate Law and by th2 Ffluntain 7awn Cade. The Dwner QR OWNER'S DE51GtVE� of this 5hprt-Term Rental is required to perform a background check on you and yaur guests prior to your stay. C. Vialatians, En additian ta any other penalty pursuant to the Tawn Cade, a �iolation of this se�tian shall be a ci�il offense. EaCh adverti5ement in violation of this sectian shall �onstitute a separate �iolation. Sectian 5-6-�7 Posting ❑n the Praperty Required A. Postrng at th� I/��t�an SHQRT-TERMRental, The owner �R OWN�f�'S DE5IGNEE af the v��at+on SHDRT-TERM rental must display the nam�, ph�ne number, and email addres5 af the awner or designee, and emer-gency point of contact in a �onspi�uous place within fifteen �15] feet of the primary entran�e of the va�at+ar� SHDRT-TERM rentai. B. Bnaking Infarmation. To �Orotect tt�e peace, health, safety, and general welfare ❑f the Town's residents an� �isitors, the own�r OR OWNER'S DESIGNEE af a short-term rental shall {1} �rovide each boaking guesC with a statement of applicable Town rules and regulations, ar direct eac� boaking guest t}�ereCQ, and inform the booking guest that rental af the unit eonstitutes an agreement to �amply with su�h rules and regulations and {2} display the permit number issued �y Che Town on ea�h ad�ertisement for su�h short-term rental, C. Failure ta Comply. Ir� addition to any other p�nalty pursuant to tY�e Tawn Code, a violafiian af this section shafl be a �i�il afFense. Each day a�d-ac-a�-ifln SH�RT-TERM rental does not display the information required by this 5ection shall canstitute a separate �iolation. 5ection 5-�-98 Insurance Required A. Reguiredlnsurance. Prinr ta ofFering ar renting a va�atian SWORT-TERM rental for rent for the first time, liat�ility insuran�e appropriate to �over the �ca��ti�n SH�RT-TERM rental in the aggregat� of at least �50D,aQ0.fl� shali be prQ�idedMAlNTAINED by the owner or the onEi�►e-rrtarketpEace�a� SHOR�-TERM RENTAL MAY QNLY A�VERTISE AND OF�ER EACH SHORT-TERM RENTALTHRDUGH AN �NLIN� L�DGING MARKETPEACE THAT PR�Vl�ES EQUAL �R GRfATER CQVERAGE. B. Proofoflnsurante. Proof of the required liability insuranee �o�erage shall be pro�ided to the Tawn at the time of the applicatian. C. �iolation. In additian t❑ any other penalty pursuant to the Town �ade, a violation of this se�tion shall be a ci�il ❑ffense. Each day a va��ti�� SHORT-TERM rental la�ks the insuran�e required hy this section shal! constitute a separate �iolation. Se�tion 8-6-a--99 Background Che�ks Required A. N❑ sex ❑ffender s�all be permitt�d to rent or o�cupy the �aEa�e�r SHaRT-TERM rental. �wners ❑R aWNER'S DE5IGNEES wha allow a sex Offender at the �-ac-a�+Qn SHORT-TERM rental shall be foun�# in vi�lation �f this section. B. WiChin twenty-four {�4] hours ❑F e�ery booking, a sex affender backgr�und �heck �n each guest shall be candu�ted by the owner, ❑WNER'S DE5IGNEE, or by the online lodging mar{cetplace an whi�h the � SH�RT-TERM rental is ad�ertised. The owner ❑R �WNER`5 DESfGNEE shafl demonstrate compliance with this requirement by retaining a full copy of ea�h ba�kground check for a minimum of twel�e �12} manths after the hoaking date and pr�viding the copy to the Town upan a request by a poliee affi�er. C. In addition ta any ather penalty pursuant to the Town Code, any person who �iolates this se�tian shall be subject ta a ci�il ofFense. D. The faiiure ❑f an online lodging marketplace t� conduct a ba�kground check shall not relieve the owner QR �WNER'S �E51GiVEE of liak�ility under t�is sectian. Sectivn 8-6-1 �Q Standards and Operating Requirements - Health and Safety A. 5tandards and Operating Requirements. 1. An owner or awner`s r�pr��cntia�i�•cDESIGNEE shall {a} affirmatively respond to camplaints in persQn, over the phone, or by email, and {b} abate the incident from which the cornplaint arase in a timely manner regardless of when the awner QR nWNER'S DESIGNEE receives noti�e of the �amplaint. If such a response is due within ❑ne hour under this article's definition af timely manner, the response is deemed neces5ary to protect the pea�e, health, safety, and welfare of the general public, and the owner ar owner's r�pr�rnCativc DE5(GNEE shall sa respond in persan. If the response is due within twenty-four {24} hours, the owner or the owner's r��es�r�t-at�ve ❑ESIGNEE shali respond either in person, by telephone, ❑r by email. Failure of the owner or the owner`s rc�-c��tiac�ESlGNEE ta respond to a �amplaint as provided herein is a vioiation of this article, and the ❑wner shall be deemec! respansible far such �i�lation regardless of whether an owner's repr�sentat+ve DE54GNEE has k�een designaked, 2. Prior t� the commencement of the accupancy ar during che�k-in, the ❑wner OR �WNER'S QESIGNEE shall explain and describe all rules and regulations appiicable to the use af the property as a short-term rental including, but not limited to, parking restrictians, restri�tians on nois� and amplified sound, trash coil�ctian 5Ci12CIUI�S, special event and nonresidential use restrictions, fire evacuation rautes, and any other informatian, as required by this cade, applicable to the s�ort-term rental and the surrounding neighborhaod. Prior ta or upan the �aaking guest's arrival at the short-Cerm rental, the owner OR �WNER'S DE5IGNEE shall provide Che booking guest with a written �opy of the statement of rules and regulations acknawledged by the booking guest at th� time af baaking. The awn�r DFt OWNER'S ❑ESIGNEE shall iceep a record of �ompliance with this section. 3. Trash and r�fus� shall nat be I�ft stored within public �iew, except in proper callection containers for the purpose of callectian in a�cardan�e with Town Code. 4. The fallowing notic� must be �ompleted in fourteer� {14j point ar larger bold font, ❑n a laminated ❑r- atherwise similarly shielded paper, and pr�minently displayed on the inside of the Frant daar and the primary doar to the ba�kyard ar in a eonspicuous lo�ation near each such door. The noti�e below shafl also include information regarding the la�ation ❑f all fire extinguishers and Tawn af Fau�tain Hills parking and waste disposal regulations. NQTICE U5E OF THIS PROPERTY FOR ANY QF THE FOLLQWING PURP05E5 15 PRaHIBITED; VI�LAT�RS MAY BE SLJSJECT Tp 5L1B5TANTIAL PENA�TIES: 1. Housing sex offenders; 2. Operating or maintaining a so�er li�ing home; 3. 5elling controlled su�stances, liquor, or parnography; �, ADULT-ORIENTEb BUSINE55E5 �R AC�IVITtES INCLUaING BUT NQT LIMITEQ TD Dabs�enity, Nnude or topless dancing, and other cr.�u` oirn�� hu�nc��c�, performan�es, parties, or aetivities in whieh �alue is given in exchange for an aduit- oriented sen+i�e; 5. Any uses prahibited under A.R.S. § 9-500.39, or federal, state, or local law; vr 6. Any use that disturbs neigh�oring prflperties' pea�e and enjoyment including, but not limited to, excessi�e noise, impeding traffi�, ❑bstru�tion of public streets by �rowds or vehicles, use or possession of illegal drugs, drinking in publi� areas, the service of alcohol tQ minars or �vnsumptivn ❑f al�aho! by minqrs, fighting, disturbing the peace, andlor littering. USE flF THfS �ROPERTY FflR ANY DF THE F�LL�WING PlJRP05E5 IS PRDHIBITEO; VIOLAT�RS MAY 6E SUBJECT TD 5UB5TANTIAt PENALTIES: Use for any nonresidential use, including: 1, For a spe�ial event that would otherwise require a permit or license pursuant to Town ❑rdinance or a state law ar rule; or 2. Operating a retail bus+ness, restaurant, e�ent �enter, hanquet space, or similar use. Your iocal ronta�t person's name is and can be reached hy phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at _-_-_ TQWN QF FQLINTAIN HILLS SHDRT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT # B. Health, Safety, and5anitatian. Ta pratect the health, safety, and general welfare af all shart-term rental occupants, short-term rentals must meet the minimum standards far habitable structures set forth in this �ode and the Zaning ardinance and th� following requirements. TF�e Town may require inspection if it has a reason for concern that the short-term rental may not be campliant with the Town's fire, building, or z4ning requirements or ather requirements set farth in this tha��erARTICLE. 1. Sm�ke and Car,6�n MonQxide (C�J �ete�tian andNotificatinn 5ystem. A working smake alarm and carban monoxide {C�} alarm system, which may require the installation and maintenan�e of se�eraE dete�tion units, shall be present within the shart-term rental and maintained annually as required under NFPA {Nationai Fire Protection Associatian} 72. The owner or owner's r�� :.nt�tive DESIGNEE shall kee� and make available for inspectian upon request by the Fire Marshal a record af all inspections and maintenan�e a�tivities. Z. Fire Extinguisher. A portable, multi-purpose fire extinguisher shall be installed, inspected, and maFntained as requir�d under N�PA 1 fl in any kitchen area and on eaeh floor of a short-term rental and within twenty {2Dj feet of �very outdoar fire feature, fire pit, patio heater, fireplaee, or other areas with fire. The extinguisher(s} shall be install�d an the wala in an open common area ar in an en�lased spa�e with apprapriate markings �isibly showing the I�catian ❑f th� fire extinguisher. 3. Fire Safety and Emer�encyEvacuatian Map, The owner QR QWNER'S �E5IGNEE shall pro�ide and prominently display a map of the short-term rental showing the fallowing information: safe rouCes flf egress in the event af a fire or other emergen�y; the �ocation af fire dete�tian and suppression equipment; and any additiflnal information rele�ant ta su�h emergency prep�redness measures. 5uch maps shall include the full pro�erty address, em�rgen�y informatian {g11 }, and ❑wner DR �WNER'S QESIGNEE conta�t information. �1. AirFilters. As applicable, all HVAC fiiters in the shart-term rental shall be �hanged e�ery three months or a��rding to the manufa�turer's instructions. The owner or owner's r�re;�ntativ� DESfGNEE shall keep and make a�ailabEe for inspe�tian upan requesC by the Town a rec�rd oF all HVAC filter changes. 5. Parking. The owner �R OWNER`S oE51GN�� shall establish and pasC the maximum numk�er of �ehicles that can I�e parked at the rental for a period of twenty-four t24} h�urs or mare based an an allowance of one �ehicle for each se�en hun�red fifty [75D} square feet of li�able area in the f�ome. This limitation appiies ta �ehic4es parked in the driveway or on the street within one thousand {�,pflp} Feet ❑f the property. 6. Cleaning. The owner �R �WNER'S DE5IGNEE shall ha�e the short-term rental cleaned between baakings following CDC guidelines and using hausehold disinfectant praducts reCommended by the United States En�ironmental Prote�tion Agency. The owner ar owner's repres�ntatfve ❑ESIGNEE shall keep and make available for inspe�tion upan request by the Town a record of alI �leanings. 7, Pest Control, The ❑wner �R QWNER'S DE5IGNEE shall ensure that the short-term r�ntal recei�es regular [at least manthly} pest �ontraf treatments to keep the interior af all b�ildings and structures and exterior area af the premises free �ram infestatian ❑f in5e�ts, rodents, and ❑t�er noxious p�sts where such infestation threatens the hea�th, safety, or welfare of a persan or persons. The owner or �wner's rep�ernt�tiw�. OR OWNER'S oESIGNEE shall keep and make a�ailable for inspection upon request by the Town a re�ord af all pest cantrol treatments. Section 8-fi-1 �1 Permit 5uspensions A, PermitSuspensrans, 7he Tawn may initiate an a�ministrative process to susp�nd a �a:.ati�� SHQRT-TERM rental permit for a period af up to twef�e (12} manths for any of the faliawing; 1. Three �erified �iolations of this article within a twel�e �12j month period, not including any su�� viokatian based an an aesthetic, solid waste disposal or vehicle parking �iolation that is nat als❑ a serious threat to public health and safety. 2. One veriFied violation that results in or �onstitutes any af the following: a. A felony ofFense �ammitted at or in the �i�inity of a vacat{c�n SH�RT-TERM rental �y the ❑wner af Che va�a-t+er� SHORT-TERM rental or by the owner's designee; b. A seriaus physieal injury or wrongful death at or related to a�R SN�RT-TERM rental resulting from the knowing, intentional or re�kless �onduct of the awn�r of the va�atior� SH�RT-TERM rental or tne owner's designee; �. The owner af the �u1.�ti�rr SH�FtT-TERM renta! or the owner's designee knowingly ❑r intentionally housing a sex ofFender, allowing offenses related Co adult-oriented businesses, sexual affenses, or prostitution, or aperating ar maintaining a sober living hame; or d. The owner of the da�at{on SHORT-TERM renta! or the awner's designee knawingly or intentianally allowing the use ❑f a ��at�n SHORT-TERM rental for a speciai e�ent that would ❑therwise require a permit or li�ense pursuant to th� Tawn Code or a state law or rule or far a r�tail, restaurant, �anquet space ar other simifar use. B. PERMIT SIISPENSI�N PROCESS. 1. WRITTENN�TICE. THE T�WN SHALL GIVE WRI77EN N0710E TO TH� OWN�R AN❑ �WNER'S b�51GNEE TNAT THE T�WN INTENDS T� 5U5PENQ TNE SH�RT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT. THE NDT{CE MUS� INCLU�E A bESCRiPTION �F THE VERIFIE� VIQLATIQN �R VI�LATIONS THAT FORM THE BASIS FORTHE SUSPENSI�N, NOiIFICATI�N THATA NEARING MAY BE REQUESTEQ 6YTHE OWNER OR �WNER'S �E5IGNEE WITHIN 15 CALENDAR bAYS QF S�RVICE aF NOTICE, AN� A WARNING THAT FAILURE T� 71MELY R�QUESTA HEARING IN WRITING MAY RESIJLT IN SUSPENSIaN DFTHE SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT. 2. SERVICE. SERVECE OFTHE NO710E MAY BE ACCaMPLISN�D AND WILL BE QEEME❑ PROP�R AN❑ COMPLET� BY ANY aF THE FOLLOWING METHaQS: a. MAILING A C�PY �F THE N�TIC� BY CERTfFIE❑ OR R�GISTERED MAIL 70 THE �WNER AND OWNER'S DE5IGNEE{5} AS LIS�ED ❑N THE MDST RECENT PERMIT APPLICATION; b. EMAILING THE DWNER ANQ OWN�R'S ❑�SIGNEE A5 LISTED ON THE M�ST RECENT PERMIT APPLICATI�N; c. HAND-DELIVERING THE N�TICE T� TME �WNER �R �WNER'5 DESIGNEE, d. ANY MEANS ALLDWED BY THE ARIZ�NA RULES QF CIVIL PR�CEDUR� FaR THE SUPERIQR CQliRT5 nF ARI�ONA. 3. HEARING. IF A TIMELY REQUEST F�R A HEARING 15 MADE, THE TQWN SHALL SCHEQULE A HEARING DATE BEF�RE A HEARING �FFIC��t WITHIN 30 dAYS OF REC�fPT DF THE REQUEST AND SERVE NOTICE T� THE OWNER AND DWNER'S ❑�S�GNEE QF THE SCHEdULEO �ATE AS PRESCRIBED BY 5lJBSECTlON 2. a. THE H�ARfNG SHALL BE HELD DURING REGLILAR T�WN B1151NE55 H�11R5. la. ALL PR�C�EDINGS BEFORE THf �iEARING �FFICER SHALL BE INF�RMALAND WITHOUT A JURY, ESCCEPT THAT TESTIMONY SHA�L 8E GIVEN IJNDER �ATH OR AFFIRMATIDN. THE RULES �F EVI�ENC� Q� NnTAPPI.Y, �7{CEPT F�R STATUI"OftY PRQV1510NS RELATING T� PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATI�NS, AND TWE HEARING ❑FFICER MAY PERMIT ANY EVfQENCE DEEM�Q RELEVANTTD THE ISSUES AT HAN� TQ BE ADMIT7ED. ND PREHEARING DISC�VEftY SHALL B� PERMITTED, EXCEPT LJNDER EX�RA�RaINARY CIRClJMSTANCES A5 DETERMINED BYTHE HEARING OFFICER. THE T�WN IS REQUIREQ TO PR�VIDE EVIDENCE ❑F AQJl1�IG4TED V14LTI�NS. �. �H� HEARING OFFICER IS AUTH�RI2ED T� MAKE SIJCH ORQERS A5 MAY BE NECE55ARY �R APPROPRIATE TQ FAIRI.Y ANQ �FFICIENTI.Y DEf�RMlNE THE TRUTH AN� QECIQE THE G45E AT HAN�. d. THE HEARING MAY 6E CONTINU�� QNE TIM� BYTH� HEARING OFFICER UP�N THE WRITTEN REQUEST �F EITHER PARTY F�R G�� CAUSE. e. THE �WNER AND THE T�WN SHALL EACH BE GIVEN AN �PP�RTl1NITY TD PRESENTTHEIR RE5PEC71VE CASES. TH� TQWN SHALL P�E5EN717S G45E FIRST AND EACH PRESENTATIQN MAY INCLUDE; i. SW�RN TESTIM�NY; ii. 5�6M15SIDN �F EVIDENCE; iii. PRESENTATI�N aF WITNE55E5; iv. CRQ55-EXAMiNATI�N; �. QPEN�NG AND CLQSING SiATEMENTS, THE �WNER ANQ TOWN SHALL EACH BE LIMITEQ T� TWO HnURS FaR TESTiM�NY, PRE5ENTATI�N, CROSS-E){AMINATI�N AND STATEMENTS UNLESS THE HEARING OFFIC�R, FOR G��❑ CAUSE 5FlOWN, ExTENDS TH� TIME. f. THE HEARING ❑FfICER SHALL REN�ER A WRITTEN DEC�51aN WITHIN 3� DAYS OF TH E CLOSE OF THE H EARI NG. g. IF `�HE ❑WNER OR �WNER'S DESIGN�� AILS TD APPEAR AT �HE SCF�EDL�LED HEARING, THE HEARING �FFICER SHALL ENTER AN �R�ER IN FAV�R �F THE TflWN. h. THE HEARING OFFICER'S �RDER SHALL B� MAILEd T� THE OWNER �R OWNER'S ❑E5IGNEE BY C�RTIFIED, RETURN RECEkPT REQIlESTED MAIL. i. THE HEARING SHALL 6� RECDRDED BYAN ELECTRONIC RECORQING DE1110E, C. THE DURATION OF A PERMiT 51J5P�NSION DROERED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE DETERMINE❑ BY THE HEARING OFFICER, PROViDED THAT THE MINIMUM DURATl�N QF SU�H A SUSPEN5i0N SHALL 6� �HREE MaNTFi5, AND 7HE MAXIMUM DLJRATION ❑F SUCH A SU5PEN51�N SHALI. BE TWEI.VE M�NTHS. f}. Appeals, A de�isian to suspend a permit may be app�aled by the ❑wner as set forth in Section $-6-1 �3. 5ection 8-5-132 �nhan�ed P�nalties A. The remedies in thi5 arti�le are �umulati�e and the �own may praceed und�r one ❑r more such remecfies. S. In addition to any oCher penalty pursuant to the Tawn Code, and notwithstanding any other law, the Tawn may impnse a ci�il penalty of Che following amounts against ar� owner, QR �WNER'S QESIGN�E, ❑R GlJ�ST C]F YHE SHDRT-7ERM RENTAL if the owner, ❑R �WNER'S DE5IGNEE, �R GUEST �auses, allows, facilitates, aides, ar abets a verified �iolation of any pro�isian ❑f this article ❑r fail5 t❑ perfflrm any act ar duty requfred by this arCi�le, related to tt�e same •�a�ati�n SHnRT-TERM rental prop�rCy within the same twel�e {127 mont}� period: 1. Up to five hundred dollars �$500.DD} ar up to an amount equal to ane night's renC far the vatat}an SHORT-TERM rental as ad�ertised, whiche�er is greater, for the first �iolatian. 2. lJp to $1,�QaAfl ❑r up ta an am�unt ec{uai ta twa nights` rent for the v�.�t�n SH�RT-TERM rentaf as advertised, whiche�er is greater, fo�` the seiond violatior�. 3. Up to $3,5aa.Dfl or up ta an amount eq�a! tQ three nights' rent far t�e �ac�ti�n SH�RT-TERM rental as ad�ertised, whiche�er is greater, for a third and ar�y subsequent vialation. If rnultiple �iolations arise out of the same response to an incident aC a vacafitQn SFf�RT- T�RM rental, thase violations are �ansider�d one violation for the purpase of assessing �ivil penalties. C, In additiQn tc� a�y ot�er-pet�aF�y ,��.rr�,��nt t� th� Cc�lc, �rrY � c�e�'�-�kta�-ape�ates as � v�.zti�n �ntal ar� fail� t❑ �.rJiy f�r�at�tign renta4 permit {n att�; ��n;.� �+ri,th thi; artiC{e within �hir-t� {3Q) day�-a�Ck�e��,�li�ati3n ,��`c�� h�in� �,��Ic a��zrla�ile�y-t�e T�v�n, r�r,�.=t :.ar� �p� �ti�rr irrrr,�cdtate#y. In addition t❑ any fines imposed pursuant to this seetion, the Town may impose a �i�il penalty of up to $1,OOO.Da per month against the owner if tne own�r or owner's designee fails ta a�Oply within thirty �30} days of receiving written notice of the failure t❑ comply with Chis article. Section 8-6-1 �3 Appeafs A. Any person aggrie�ed by any deCision wi[h respe�t to the REVOCATION ❑R denial of ❑r a refusal ta issue a�acat{onSHORT-TERM rental permit, the suspension af a•��rat�n SH�RT-T�RM rental permit, or a penalty imposed pur5uant to this article may appeal the decision by filing a written noti�e of appeal with the Tawn Manager no later than thirry [3�] days from t�e date of the decisian letter. ihe notice of appeal shall be on a farm appro�ed by the iawn. B, An appea! under this se�tion does not operate as a stay af the permit suspensian. C. This section is not applicable to ju�icial actions brought pursuant to Section 8-5-14 ❑r ta pena€ties including fines impQsed by a court. Se�tion 8-6-154 �udi�ial Relief A. Natwithstanding Section 8-5-11 A, any attempted or campleted felony a�t, arising from the ❑ccupancy or use of a�acat{on SH�RT-T�RM rental that results in a death, or a�tual or attempted serious physical injury, shall be grounds forjudi�ial relief in the fflrm af a su$pensi�n oF the praperty's use as a�aca�ia� SH�RT-TERM rental far a periad th�t shall not exceed twel�e �12} rnonths. B. ihe Town �4ttar�ey PR�SECUT�R may initiate proceedings in the Town �aurt or other �ourt of competent jurisdictian to enfor�e this s��tion. Secti�n 8-6-155 5e�erability In the e�ent any se�tian or pra�isian of this arCide shal4 be de�lared by a court of competentjurisdiction ta be invalid or uncanstitutional, su�h decisian shall nat affect the �alidity of this article as a whoie ar any part thereof ather than the part so declared to be invalid or uncan5titutional. Section 8-6-1�6 Prior Code Pro�isians 5uperseded Article $-6 of the Tawn Code is superseded and replaced in its entirety by the ❑rdinanee codified in this article. sction � �-1 a �+�v� Datc �fh:. ��inan:.c ;.�dif�.d in thrr �rC�lc J�a!{�e�a�e effectl�e an Fe�Oruary �, 20�3: