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Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Ordinance: 6630
File Number: 2022-238
AMEND §118.01, §118.02, §151.01, §159.01, §163.18 AND §164.26:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 118.01 APPLICABILITY AND § 118.02 ENTRY UPON BUSINESS REGISTRY
AND ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE, TO AMEND § 151.01
DEFINITIONS, § 159.01 FEES/SCHEDULE, AND § 163.18 SHORT-TERM RENTALS OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND TO ENACT § 164.26 TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL
AND MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING FEES FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS AND TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES, AMENDING THE
REGULATIONS FOR TYPE 2 SHORT TERM RENTALS BASED ON ZONING DISTRICT, AND REMOVING
OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE 12 MONTH START-UP PERIOD
WHEREAS, since Ordinance No. 6427 was adopted on April 20, 2021, and as of November 29, 2022, the
Development Services Department has issued 360 business licenses for Type 2 short-term rentals and there is currently
a citywide cap of 894 business licenses for Type 2 short-term rentals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Ordinance Review Committee has recommended changes to the City's short-term rental
regulations including fee increases to recognize the actual staff time involved in administering theses provisions,
removing the conditional use permit requirement for Type 2 short -tern rentals in non-residential and mixed -use zoning
districts, and to incorporate factors to consider for Type 2 short-term rentals located in residential zoning districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals subsection (E) of § 118.01
Applicability of the Fayetteville City Code and enacts a new subsection 118.01(E) as shown in Exhibit A attached
hereto.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby enacts subsection (C)(4) of § 118.02
Entry Upon Business Registry and Issuance of Business License of the Fayetteville City Code as follows:
"Short Term Rentals. Annual fees to submit the business's first Application for Business Registry and License shall be
$50.00, except that if a business registers electronically it shall receive a $3.00 credit against its annual fee and only be
assessed $47.00. Applications submitted after the October 31 deadline shall incur a fee of $58.00 if submitted by
November 30; $61.00 if submitted by December 31, and $72.00 if submitted thereafter. After an initial registration and
receipt of a business license, the next year's renewal shall be $50.00 if timely paid ($47.00 if renewed electronically).
Otherwise, the late payment fees shall be assessed as above."
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Ordinance: 6630
File Number. 2022-238
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 151.01 Definitions by repealing
the last sentence of the definition of "Short-term rental, Type 2".
Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends §159.01(B)(5) by changing the
fee for Conditional use to $200.00.
Section 5: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 163.18 Short -Term Rentals of
the Unified Development Code and enacts a new § 163.18 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Residential Zoning
Districts as shown in Exhibit B attached hereto.
Section 6: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby enacts § 164.26 Type 2 Short -Term
Rentals in Non -Residential and Mixed Use Zoning Districts into the Unified Development Code as shown in Exhibit
C attached hereto and made a part hereof.
PASSED and APPROVED on December 20, 2022
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EXHIBIT A
118.01 Applicability
(E) Short -Term Rentals. A residential dwelling unit, portion of a dwelling unit, or bedroom within a residential
dwelling unit, leased and/or rented to a guest(s), for a period of less than thirty consecutive (30) days.
(1) Short -Term Rental, Type 1. A short-term rental where the principal use of the property remains as a
full-time residence. The occupants or owner rent their primary residence as a short-term rental. A copy
of the Homestead Tax Credit or long-term lease agreement for the subject property is required to be
classified as a Type 1 rental. The occupant or owner must occupy the residence for nine (9) months of
the year. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as defined in Unified Development Code Chapter 151 shall be
considered a Type 1 short-term rental.
(2) Short -Term Rental, Type 2. A short-term rental that is not occupied by a permanent resident. The
owner lists this property full-time as a short-term rental and has no intention of having permanent
residents living in the property. A conditional use permit is required for a Type 2 short-term rental in a
residential zoning district prior to the city issuing a business license.
(3) License Required. No dwelling unit in the city shall be used as a short-term rental unless:
(a) The owner of the dwelling unit or operator of the short-term rental possess a valid and current
business license for the dwelling unit, and fully complies with all legal requirements and duties
imposed herein with respect to each and every short-term rental; and
(b) The owner has designated an agent, where said agent fully complies with all legal requirements
and duties imposed herein with respect to every short-term rental. The owner may serve as their
own agent.
(c) The owner of the dwelling unit or operator of the short-term rental provides proof of a valid and
current homeowners insurance rider policy which fully covers each unit when operated as short-
term rental unit.
(4) A separate business license shall be required for each dwelling unit used as a short-term rental.
(5) Any change in ownership requires a new or amended business license.
(6) If any required contact information changes for the associated business license, the person to whom
the license was issued shall immediately notify the Development Services Department in writing.
(7) License Application. The application for a business license shall include at minimum, the following
information from applicants:
(a) The property owner's information including legal name, mailing address, immediate contact
phone number, and immediate contact E-mail address.
(b) Information for the dwelling unit subject to the application, inclusive of the physical street
address assigned by the city.
(c) The type and total number of dwelling units located on the lot of record containing the dwelling
unit subject to the application.
(d) If the owner is not their own agent, the owner designated agent's information including legal
name, mailing address, immediate contact phone number and immediate contact E-mail address.
(e) Documentation of approval of a life safety and egress inspection by the City Building Safety
Division for the dwelling unit subject to the application.
(f) Proof of application for remittance of hotel, motel and restaurant tax to the City of Fayetteville,
and verification that all sales, use, and hotel, motel and restaurant taxes are current.
(g) Any additional data as deemed necessary or desirable for permit approval by the Development
Services Director.
(8) License Renewals. Business licenses for short-term rentals shall be renewed in accordance with Chapter
118 of the Business Regulations (Business Registry and Licenses).
(9) Legal Duties of License Holders. An owner possessing a short-term rental license shall comply at all
times with the following requirements:
(a) Occupancy. Short-term rentals shall be subject to, and may not exceed, the occupancy limits
approved with the business license.
(b) Advertisements. A short-term rental shall not be advertised if it violates occupancy, density,
safety, and any of the other provisions of the Fayetteville Code. No short-term rental unit shall be
advertised prior to having obtained a business license and the business license number shall be
included in the advertisement listing.
(c) Information and Posting. Business licensees shall provide to guests and post conspicuously in the
common area of the short-term rental unit the city phone number to report a safety complaint.
(10) Owner or Agent Accessibility. The property owner shall ensure that they or a designated agent are
available at all times during guest occupancy, including nights and weekends, in order to facilitate
compliance with this section. For the purposes of these regulations, 'availability' means that the owner
or agent is accessible by telephone, and, able to be physically present at the short-term rental within
three (3) hours of being contacted.
(11) Guest Records. The owner shall maintain summary guest registration records, which shall contain the
actual dates of occupancy, total number of guests per party per stay, and the rate(s) charged, but shall
not contain any personally identifiable information about guests. Such records shall be maintained for
three (3) years and shall be provided to the City upon request.
(12) Health and Safety. The owner shall ensure that each dwelling unit governed by this section complies
with the applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code Chapter 173, Building Regulations.
(13) Criminal Activity. The owner shall timely report any known or reasonably suspected criminal activity by
a guest to the Fayetteville Police Department within twelve (12) hours maximum.
(14) Taxes and Fees. Except for those instances in which a hosting platform bears the responsibility for
collecting and remitting taxes and fees applicable to short-term rentals, the property owner shall
timely remit in full Fayetteville Hotel, Motel and Restaurant tax and other applicable local, state, and
federal taxes and city fees owed in connection with any short-term rental. The failure of a hosting
platform to collect and remit taxes and fees shall not relieve an owner of the obligation to pay taxes
and fees owed pursuant to this section.
(15) Authorization to Occupy, Use, and Operate. Authorization to operate a short-term rental may be
granted by the Development Services Director through the issuance of a City of Fayetteville Business
Registry and License (Business License).
(16) Density For Type 2 Short -Term Rentals. A city-wide density cap of 2% of all dwelling units in the
Fayetteville city limits may be utilized as Type 2 rentals. Total dwelling units are determined from
current United States Census Bureau and/or American Community Survey numbers, whichever number
is higher. A conditional use permit may not permit:
(a) More Type 2 short-term rentals than what is allowed by the city-wide density cap. Type 2 short-
term rentals in commercial and mixed -use zoning districts where hotel/motels are permitted by
right shall not contribute to the city-wide density cap.
(b) More than 10% or a single unit whichever is greater; of total dwelling units as Type 2 rentals
within a multi -family dwelling complex.
(c) Individual 2-, 3- and 4-family buildings that are owned by the same person or entity and are not a
part of a multi -family complex shall have no more than one (1) Type 2 short-term rental unit per
building complex.
(d) Where attached residential units are held separately through condominium association,
horizontal property regime, fee simple, or similar ownership structure, no cap shall be applied to
buildings with attached residential dwellings. Structures of attached residential dwellings where
applicants seek more than 10% of total units for licensing as Type 2 rentals shall be evaluated by
the Building Safety Director and/or Fire Marshal for adequate fire protection as defined by the
adopted Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Where inadequate fire protection is identified,
improvements may be required prior to issuance of a business license.
(17) Suspension and Revocation. If the Development Services Director has reason to believe that any of the
grounds specified in §118.03(A) of the Fayetteville Code exist, or that any rental unit was rented for
less than one (1) full night, or to more than one (1) part of guests for the same period of time, or
otherwise failed to comply with all terms and conditions of this section, the Development Services
Director may suspend or revoke the short-term rental's business license pursuant to the procedures
detailed in §118.03 and in §118.04 of the Fayetteville Code.
(18) Short-term rentals must comply with the Unified Development Code including the regulations
contained in §163.18 and § 164.26 and must successfully obtain a business license prior to operation.
EXHIBIT B
163.18 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts
(A) Residential Zoning Districts. Type 2 short-term rentals may be permitted as a conditional use in the
following residential zoning districts:
1) R-A
2) RSF-.5
3) RSF-1
4) RSF-2
5) RSF-4
6) RSF-7
7) RSF-8
8) RSF-18
9) RI-12
10) RW
11) RMF-6
12) RMF-12
13) RMF-18
14) RMF-24
15) RMF-40
16) NC
Short term rentals may be permitted by right or by conditional use in planned zoning districts subject
to the zoning regulations enacted by the City Council for each district.
Short-term rentals in non-residential zoning districts, mixed use zoning districts, or other zoning
districts not listed above are not required to apply for a conditional use permit.
(B) Occupancy. Maximum of two (2) people per bedroom, plus two (2), for the entire unit when operated
as a short-term rental.
(C) Parking. Parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles as allowed by the underlying zoning
district for the residential building on the property.
(D) Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not
limited to, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers and business seminars.
(E) Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent residential dwelling
including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not
classified as a permanent residential dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-
wide density maximum, may be granted by the Planning Commission as a conditional use permit.
(G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under City Code §118.01 and successfully
obtain a business license prior to operation.
(H) Short-term rentals in residential zoning districts may be subject to denial or additional conditions based
upon the Planning Commission's findings on the following factors:
1) Adequate parking infrastructure;
2) Adequate adjoining or nearby streets for on -street parking;
3) Frequency or concentration of nearby licensed Type 2 short-term rentals; and
4) Prior zoning or code violations.
EXHIBIT C
164.26 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Non -Residential and Mixed Use Zoning Districts
(A) Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning Districts. Type 2 short-term rentals may be permitted in all zoning
districts where hotel/motel uses are permitted by right and shall not count towards the Type 2 short-
term rental density cap in these districts except in multi -family buildings as specified in Chapter 118 of
the Fayetteville City Code. Type 2 short-term rentals in all other non-residential and mixed -use zoning
districts may be permitted but shall count towards the Type 2 short-term rental density cap.
Short term rentals may be permitted by right or by conditional use in planned zoning districts subject
to the zoning regulations enacted by the City Council for each district.
(B) Occupancy. Maximum of two (2) people per bedroom, plus two (2), for the entire unit when operated
as a short-term rental.
(C) Parking. Parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles as allowed by the underlying zoning
district for the residential building on the property.
(D) Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not
limited to, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers and business seminars.
(E) Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent residential dwelling
including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not
classified as a permanent residential dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-
wide density maximum, may be granted by the Planning Commission as a conditional use permit.
(G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under City Code §118.01 and successfully
obtain a business license prior to operation.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Text File
File Number: 2022-1171
Agenda Date: 12/20/2022 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Ordinance
Agenda Number: C.1
AMEND §118.01, §118.02, §151.01, §159.01, §163.18 AND §164.26:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 118.01 APPLICABILITY AND § 118.02 ENTRY UPON
BUSINESS REGISTRY AND ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE
CITY CODE, TO AMEND § 151.01 DEFINITIONS, § 159.01 FEES/SCHEDULE, AND § 163.18
SHORT-TERM RENTALS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND TO ENACT § 164.26
TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE ZONING
DISTRICTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING FEES FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
AND TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES, AMENDING THE REGULATIONS
FOR TYPE 2 SHORT TERM RENTALS BASED ON ZONING DISTRICT, AND REMOVING
OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE 12 MONTH START-UP
PERIOD
WHEREAS, since Ordinance No. 6427 was adopted on April 20, 2021, and as of November 29, 2022,
the Development Services Department has issued 360 business licenses for Type 2 short-term rentals
and there is currently a citywide cap of 894 business licenses for Type 2 short-term rentals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Ordinance Review Committee has recommended changes to the City's
short-term rental regulations including fee increases to recognize the actual staff time involved in
administering theses provisions, removing the conditional use permit requirement for Type 2 short-term
rentals in non-residential and mixed -use zoning districts, and to incorporate factors to consider for Type
2 short-term rentals located in residential zoning districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals subsection (E) of
§ 118.01 Applicability of the Fayetteville City Code and enacts a new subsection 118.01(E) as shown in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals subsection (C)(4)
of § 118.02 Entry Upon Business Registry and Issuance of Business License of the Fayetteville City
Code and enacts a new subsection 118.01(C)(4) as follows:
"Short Term Rentals. Annual fees to submit the business's first Application for Business Registry and
License shall be $50.00, except that if a business registers electronically it shall receive a $3.00 credit
against its annual fee and only be assessed $47.00. Applications submitted after the October 31 deadline
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File Number: 2022-1171
shall incur a fee of $58.00 if submitted by November 30; $61.00 if submitted by December 31, and
$72.00 if submitted thereafter. After an initial registration and receipt of a business license, the next
year's renewal shall be $50.00 if timely paid ($47.00 if renewed electronically). Otherwise, the late
payment fees shall be assessed as above."
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 151.01
Definitions by repealing the last sentence of the definition of "Short-term rental, Type 2".
Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 159.01(B)(5) by
changing the fee for Conditional use to $200.00.
Section 5: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 163.18
Short -Term Rentals of the Unified Development Code and enacts a new § 163.18 Type 2 Short -Term
Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts as shown in Exhibit B attached hereto.
Section 6: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby enacts § 164.26 Type 2
Short -Term Rentals in Non -Residential and Mixed Use Zoning Districts into the Unified
Development Code as shown in Exhibit C attached hereto and made a part hereof.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 1212112022
Legistar ID No.: 2022-
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
FOR: Council Meeting of December 20, 2022
FROM: Ordinance Review Committee
Chair Holly Hertzberg
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §118.01 APPLICABILITY AND § 118.02 ENTRY
UPON BUSINESS REGISTRY AND ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSE OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE, AND § 151.01 DEFINITIONS, § 159.01
FEES/SCHEDULE, AND §163.18 SHORT-TERM RENTALS OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND TO ENACT § 164.26 TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
IN NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS TO INCREASE
FEES FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTAL
BUSINESS LICENSES, TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS FOR TYPE 2 SHORT TERM
RENTALS BASED ON ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO REMOVE OUTDATED AND
UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE 12 MONTH START-UP PERIOD
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
"#0& 12/03/2022
City eouncil Member Date
Holly Hertzberg
12/5/2022
Asst. City Attorney Blake Pennington Date
Approved as to form
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 118.01 APPLICABILITY AND § 118.02 ENTRY UPON
BUSINESS REGISTRY AND ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSE OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE, AND § 151.01 DEFINITIONS, § 159.01 FEES/SCHEDULE,
AND § 163.18 SHORT-TERM RENTALS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND
TO ENACT § 164.26 TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL AND
MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS TO INCREASE FEES FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS AND TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES, TO AMEND THE
REGULATIONS FOR TYPE 2 SHORT TERM RENTALS BASED ON ZONING DISTRICT,
AND TO REMOVE OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
12 MONTH START-UP PERIOD
WHEREAS, since Ordinance No. 6427 was adopted on April 20, 2021, and as of November 29,
2022, the Development Services Department has issued 360 business licenses for Type 2 short-
term rentals and there is currently a citywide cap of 894 business licenses for Type 2 short-term
rentals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Ordinance Review Committee has recommended changes to the
City's short-term rental regulations including fee increases to recognize the actual staff time
involved in administering theses provisions, removing the conditional use permit requirement for
Type 2 short-term rentals in non-residential and mixed -use zoning districts, and to incorporate
factors to consider for Type 2 short-term rentals located in residential zoning districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals subsection
(E) of § 118.01 Applicability of the Fayetteville City Code and enacts a new subsection
118.01(E) as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals subsection
(C)(4) of § 118.02 Entry Upon Business Registry and Issuance of Business License of the
Fayetteville City Code and enacts a new subsection 118.01(C)(4) as follows:
"Short Term Rentals. Annual fees to submit the business's first Application for Business Registry
and License shall be $50.00, except that if a business registers electronically it shall receive a $3.00
credit against its annual fee and only be assessed $47.00. Applications submitted after the October
31 deadline shall incur a fee of $58.00 if submitted by November 30; $61.00 if submitted by
December 31, and $72.00 if submitted thereafter. After an initial registration and receipt of a
business license, the next year's renewal shall be $50.00 if timely paid ($47.00 if renewed
electronically). Otherwise, the late payment fees shall be assessed as above."
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 151.01
Definitions by repealing the last sentence of the definition of "Short-term rental, Type 2".
Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends
§ 159.01(B)(5) by changing the fee for Conditional use to $200.00.
Section 5: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 163.18
Short -Term Rentals of the Unified Development Code and enacts a new § 163.18 Type 2
Short -Term Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts as shown in Exhibit B attached hereto.
Section 6: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby enacts § 164.26
Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Non -Residential and Mixed Use Zoning Districts into the
Unified Development Code as shown in Exhibit C attached hereto and made a part hereof.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20t' day of December, 2022.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor KARA PAXTON, City Clerk/Treasurer
EXHIBIT
118.01 Applicability
(E) Short -Term Rentals. A residential dwelling unit, portion of a dwelling unit, or bedroom within a residential
dwelling unit, leased and/or rented to a guest(s), for a period of less than thirty consecutive (30) days.
(1) Short -Term Rental, Type 1. A short-term rental where the principal use of the property remains as a
full-time residence. The occupants or owner rent their primary residence as a short-term rental. A copy
of the Homestead Tax Credit or long-term lease agreement for the subject property is required to be
classified as a Type 1 rental. The occupant or owner must occupy the residence for nine (9) months of
the year. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as defined in Unified Development Code Chapter 151 shall be
considered a Type 1 short-term rental.
(2) Short -Term Rental, Type 2. A short-term rental that is not occupied by a permanent resident. The
owner lists this property full-time as a short-term rental and has no intention of having permanent
residents living in the property. A conditional use permit is required for a Type 2 short-term rental in a
residential zoning district prior to the city issuing a business license.
(3) License Required. No dwelling unit in the city shall be used as a short-term rental unless:
(a) The owner of the dwelling unit or operator of the short-term rental possess a valid and current
business license for the dwelling unit, and fully complies with all legal requirements and duties
imposed herein with respect to each and every short-term rental; and
(b) The owner has designated an agent, where said agent fully complies with all legal requirements
and duties imposed herein with respect to every short-term rental. The owner may serve as their
own agent.
(c) The owner of the dwelling unit or operator of the short-term rental provides proof of a valid and
current homeowners insurance rider policy which fully covers each unit when operated as short-
term rental unit.
(4) A separate business license shall be required for each dwelling unit used as a short-term rental.
(5) Any change in ownership requires a new or amended business license.
(6) If any required contact information changes for the associated business license, the person to whom
the license was issued shall immediately notify the Development Services Department in writing.
(7) License Application. The application for a business license shall include at minimum, the following
information from applicants:
(a) The property owner's information including legal name, mailing address, immediate contact
phone number, and immediate contact E-mail address.
(b) Information for the dwelling unit subject to the application, inclusive of the physical street
address assigned by the city.
(c) The type and total number of dwelling units located on the lot of record containing the dwelling
unit subject to the application.
(d) If the owner is not their own agent, the owner designated agent's information including legal
name, mailing address, immediate contact phone number and immediate contact E-mail address.
(e) Documentation of approval of a life safety and egress inspection by the City Building Safety
Division for the dwelling unit subject to the application.
(f) Proof of application for remittance of hotel, motel and restaurant tax to the City of Fayetteville,
and verification that all sales, use, and hotel, motel and restaurant taxes are current.
(g) Any additional data as deemed necessary or desirable for permit approval by the Development
Services Director.
(8) License Renewals. Business licenses for short-term rentals shall be renewed in accordance with Chapter
118 of the Business Regulations (Business Registry and Licenses).
(9) Legal Duties of License Holders. An owner possessing a short-term rental license shall comply at all
times with the following requirements:
(a) Occupancy. Short-term rentals shall be subject to, and may not exceed, the occupancy limits
approved with the business license.
(b) Advertisements. A short-term rental shall not be advertised if it violates occupancy, density,
safety, and any of the other provisions of the Fayetteville Code. No short-term rental unit shall be
advertised prior to having obtained a business license and the business license number shall be
included in the advertisement listing.
(c) Information and Posting. Business licensees shall provide to guests and post conspicuously in the
common area of the short-term rental unit the city phone number to report a safety complaint.
(10) Owner or Agent Accessibility. The property owner shall ensure that they or a designated agent are
available at all times during guest occupancy, including nights and weekends, in order to facilitate
compliance with this section. For the purposes of these regulations, 'availability' means that the owner
or agent is accessible by telephone, and, able to be physically present at the short-term rental within
three (3) hours of being contacted.
(11) Guest Records. The owner shall maintain summary guest registration records, which shall contain the
actual dates of occupancy, total number of guests per party per stay, and the rate(s) charged, but shall
not contain any personally identifiable information about guests. Such records shall be maintained for
three (3) years and shall be provided to the City upon request.
(12) Health and Safety. The owner shall ensure that each dwelling unit governed by this section complies
with the applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code Chapter 173, Building Regulations.
(13) Criminal Activity. The owner shall timely report any known or reasonably suspected criminal activity by
a guest to the Fayetteville Police Department within twelve (12) hours maximum.
(14) Taxes and Fees. Except for those instances in which a hosting platform bears the responsibility for
collecting and remitting taxes and fees applicable to short-term rentals, the property owner shall
timely remit in full Fayetteville Hotel, Motel and Restaurant tax and other applicable local, state, and
federal taxes and city fees owed in connection with any short-term rental. The failure of a hosting
platform to collect and remit taxes and fees shall not relieve an owner of the obligation to pay taxes
and fees owed pursuant to this section.
(15) Authorization to Occupy, Use, and Operate. Authorization to operate a short-term rental may be
granted by the Development Services Director through the issuance of a City of Fayetteville Business
Registry and License (Business License).
(16) Density For Type 2 Short -Term Rentals. A city-wide density cap of 2% of all dwelling units in the
Fayetteville city limits may be utilized as Type 2 rentals. Total dwelling units are determined from
current United States Census Bureau and/or American Community Survey numbers, whichever number
is higher. A conditional use permit may not permit:
(a) More Type 2 short-term rentals than what is allowed by the city-wide density cap. Type 2 short-
term rentals in commercial and mixed -use zoning districts where hotel/motels are permitted by
right shall not contribute to the city-wide density cap.
(b) More than 10% or a single unit whichever is greater; of total dwelling units as Type 2 rentals
within a multi -family dwelling complex.
(c) Individual 2-, 3- and 4-family buildings that are owned by the same person or entity and are not a
part of a multi -family complex shall have no more than one (1) Type 2 short-term rental unit per
building complex.
(d) Where attached residential units are held separately through condominium association,
horizontal property regime, fee simple, or similar ownership structure, no cap shall be applied to
buildings with attached residential dwellings. Structures of attached residential dwellings where
applicants seek more than 10% of total units for licensing as Type 2 rentals shall be evaluated by
the Building Safety Director and/or Fire Marshal for adequate fire protection as defined by the
adopted Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Where inadequate fire protection is identified,
improvements may be required prior to issuance of a business license.
(17) Suspension and Revocation. If the Development Services Director has reason to believe that any of the
grounds specified in §118.03(A) of the Fayetteville Code exist, or that any rental unit was rented for
less than one (1) full night, or to more than one (1) part of guests for the same period of time, or
otherwise failed to comply with all terms and conditions of this section, the Development Services
Director may suspend or revoke the short-term rental's business license pursuant to the procedures
detailed in §118.03 and in §118.04 of the Fayetteville Code.
(18) Short-term rentals must comply with the Unified Development Code including the regulations
contained in §163.18 and § 164.26 and must successfully obtain a business license prior to operation.
EXHIBIT B
163.18 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts
(A) Residential Zoning Districts. Type 2 short-term rentals may be permitted as a conditional use in the
following residential zoning districts:
1) R-A
2) RSF-.5
3) RSF-1
4) RSF-2
5) RSF-4
6) RSF-7
7) RSF-8
8) RSF-18
9) RI-12
10) RI-U
11) RMF-6
12) RMF-12
13) RMF-18
14) RMF-24
15) RMF-40
16) NC
Short term rentals may be permitted by right or by conditional use in planned zoning districts subject
to the zoning regulations enacted by the City Council for each district.
Short-term rentals in non-residential zoning districts, mixed use zoning districts, or other zoning
districts not listed above are not required to apply for a conditional use permit.
(B) Occupancy. Maximum of two (2) people per bedroom, plus two (2), for the entire unit when operated
as a short-term rental.
(C) Parking. Parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles as allowed by the underlying zoning
district for the residential building on the property.
(D) Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not
limited to, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers and business seminars.
(E) Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent residential dwelling
including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not
classified as a permanent residential dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-
wide density maximum, may be granted by the Planning Commission as a conditional use permit.
(G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under City Code §118.01 and successfully
obtain a business license prior to operation.
(H) Short-term rentals in residential zoning districts may be subject to denial or additional conditions based
upon the Planning Commission's findings on the following factors:
1) Adequate parking infrastructure;
2) Adequate adjoining or nearby streets for on -street parking;
3) Frequency or concentration of nearby licensed Type 2 short-term rentals; and
4) Prior zoning or code violations.
EXHIBIT C
164.26 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Non -Residential and Mixed Use Zoning Districts
(A) Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning Districts. Type 2 short-term rentals may be permitted in all zoning
districts where hotel/motel uses are permitted by right and shall not count towards the Type 2 short-
term rental density cap in these districts except in multi -family buildings as specified in Chapter 118 of
the Fayetteville City Code. Type 2 short-term rentals in all other non-residential and mixed -use zoning
districts may be permitted but shall count towards the Type 2 short-term rental density cap.
Short term rentals may be permitted by right or by conditional use in planned zoning districts subject
to the zoning regulations enacted by the City Council for each district.
(B) Occupancy. Maximum of two (2) people per bedroom, plus two (2), for the entire unit when operated
as a short-term rental.
(C) Parking. Parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles as allowed by the underlying zoning
district for the residential building on the property.
(D) Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not
limited to, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers and business seminars.
(E) Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent residential dwelling
including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not
classified as a permanent residential dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-
wide density maximum, may be granted by the Planning Commission as a conditional use permit.
(G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under City Code §118.01 and successfully
obtain a business license prior to operation.
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118.01 Applicability
_(E) Short -Term Rentals. A residential dwelling unit, portion of a dwelling unit, or bedroom within a residential
dwelling unit, leased and/or rented to a guest(s), for a period of less than thirty consecutive (30) days.
(1) Short -Term Rental, Type 1. A short-term rental where the principal use of the property remains as a
full-time residence. The occupants or owner rent their primary residence as a short-term rental. A copy
of the Homestead Tax Credit or long-term lease agreement for the subject property is required to be
classified as a Type 1 rental. The occupant or owner must occupy the residence for nine (9) months of
the year. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as defined in Unified Development Code Chapter 151 shall be
considered a Type 1 short-term rental.
(2) Short -Term Rental, Type 2. A short-term rental that is not occupied by a permanent resident. The
owner lists this property full-time as a short-term rental and has no intention of having permanent
residents living in the property. A conditional use permit is required for a Type 2 short-term rental in a
residential zoning district prior to the city issuing a business license, except as defined ;n §1 Q 0 l-lln1
(3) License Required. No dwelling unit in the city shall be used as a short-term rental unless:
(a) The owner of the dwelling unit or operator of the short-term rental possess a valid and current
business license for the dwelling unit, and fully complies with all legal requirements and duties
imposed herein with respect to each and every short-term rental; and
(b) The owner has designated an agent, where said agent fully complies with all legal requirements
and duties imposed herein with respect to every short-term rental. The owner may serve as their
own agent.
(c) The owner of the dwelling unit or operator of the short-term rental provides proof of a valid and
current homeowners insurance rider policy which fully covers each unit when operated as short-
term rental unit.
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(ed) Applications submitted priorte the end ofthe 12 month startup peried shall expire sixty (60) days
after the start up period has ended Of the business license has not been issued by the City by that time.
(§4) A separate business license shall be required for each dwelling unit used as a short-term rental.
(65) Any change in ownership requires a new or amended business license.
(76) If any required contact information changes for the associated business license, the person to whom
the license was issued shall immediately notify the Development Services Department in writing.
(97) License Application. The application for a business license shall include at minimum, the following
information from applicants:
(a) The property owner's information including legal name, mailing address, immediate contact
phone number, and immediate contact E-mail address.
(b) Information for the dwelling unit subject to the application, inclusive of the physical street
address assigned by the city.
(c) The type and total number of dwelling units located on the lot of record containing the dwelling
unit subject to the application.
(d) If the owner is not their own agent, the owner designated agent's information including legal
name, mailing address, immediate contact phone number and immediate contact E-mail address.
(e) Documentation of approval of a life safety and egress inspection by the City Building Safety
Division for the dwelling unit subject to the application.
(f) Proof of application for remittance of hotel, motel and restaurant tax to the City of Fayetteville,
and verification that all sales, use, and hotel, motel and restaurant taxes are current.
(g) Any additional data as deemed necessary or desirable for permit approval by the Development
Services Director.
(488) License Renewals. Business licenses for short-term rentals shall be renewed in accordance with Chapter
118 of the Business Regulations (Business Registry and Licenses).
(-149) Legal Duties of License Holders. An owner possessing a short-term rental license shall comply at all
times with the following requirements:
(a) Occupancy. Short-term rentals shall be subject to, and may not exceed, the occupancy limits
approved with the business license.
(b) Advertisements. A short-term rental shall not be advertised if it violates occupancy, density,
safety, and any of the other provisions of the Fayetteville Code. No short-term rental unit shall be
advertised prior to having obtained a business license and the business license number shall be
included in the advertisement listing.
(c) Information and Posting. Business licensees shall provide to guests and post conspicuously in the
common area of the short-term rental unit the city phone number to report a safety complaint.
(1210) Owner or Agent Accessibility. The property owner shall ensure that they or a designated agent
are available at all times during guest occupancy, including nights and weekends, in order to facilitate
compliance with this section. For the purposes of these regulations, 'availability' means that the owner
or agent is accessible by telephone, and, able to be physically present at the short-term rental within
three (3) hours of being contacted.
(1311) Guest Records. The owner shall maintain summary guest registration records, which shall contain
the actual dates of occupancy, total number of guests per party per stay, and the rate(s) charged, but
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shall not contain any personally identifiable information about guests. Such records shall be
maintained for three (3) years and shall be provided to the City upon request.
(44412) Health and Safety. The owner shall ensure that each dwelling unit governed by this section
complies with the applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code Chapter 173, Building
Regulations.
(1513) Criminal Activity. The owner shall timely report any known or reasonably suspected criminal
activity by a guest to the Fayetteville Police Department within twelve (12) hours maximum.
(1614) Taxes and Fees. Except for those instances in which a hosting platform bears the responsibility
for collecting and remitting taxes and fees applicable to short-term rentals, the property owner shall
timely remit in full Fayetteville Hotel, Motel and Restaurant tax and other applicable local, state, and
federal taxes and city fees owed in connection with any short-term rental. The failure of a hosting
platform to collect and remit taxes and fees shall not relieve an owner of the obligation to pay taxes
and fees owed pursuant to this section.
(1715) Authorization to Occupy, Use, and Operate. Authorization to operate a short-term rental may be
granted by the Development Services Director through the issuance of a City of Fayetteville Business
Registry and License (Business License).
(1816) Density For Type 2 Short -Term Rentals. A city-wide density cap of 2% of all dwelling units in the
Fayetteville city limits may be utilized as Type 2 rentals. Total dwelling units are determined from
current United States Census Bureau and/or American Community Survey numbers, whichever number
is higher. A conditional use permit may not permit:
(a) More Type 2 short-term rentals than what is allowed by the city-wide density cap. Type 2 short-
term rentals in commercial and mixed -use zoning districts where hotel/motels are permitted by
right shall not contribute to the city-wide density cap.
(b) More than 10% or a single unit whichever is greater; of total dwelling units as Type 2 rentals
within a multi -family dwelling complex.
(c) Individual 2-, 3- and 4-family buildings that are owned by the same person or entity and are not a
part of a multi -family complex shall have no more than one (1) Type 2 short-term rental unit per
building complex.
(d) Where attached residential units are held separately through condominium association,
horizontal property regime, fee simple, or similar ownership structure, no cap shall be applied to
buildings with attached residential dwellings. Structures of attached residential dwellings where
applicants seek more than 10% of total units for licensing as Type 2 rentals shall be evaluated by
the Building Safety Director and/or Fire Marshal for adequate fire protection as defined by the
adopted Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Where inadequate fire protection is identified,
improvements may be required prior to issuance of a business license.
(1517) Suspension and Revocation. If the Development Services Director has reason to believe that any
of the grounds specified in §118.03(A) of the Fayetteville Code exist, or that any rental unit was rented
for less than one (1) full night, or to more than one (1) part of guests for the same period of time, or
otherwise failed to comply with all terms and conditions of this section, the Development Services
Director may suspend or revoke the short-term rental's business license pursuant to the procedures
detailed in §118.03 and in §118.04 of the Fayetteville Code.
(-2-818) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes underthe Unified Development Code
including the regulations contained in §163.18 and § 164.26 and must successfully obtain a business
license prior to operation.
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118.02 Entry Upon Business Registry And Issuance Of Business License
(C) Fees.
(1) Home Based Business. A resident conducting a non -traffic generating occupation, profession or
business within the resident's dwelling unit who is registering for the first time shall pay an annual fee
to submit an Application For Business Registry and License of $22.00 if submitted by October 31,
except if the home based business owner registers electronically, the owner shall receive a $2.00 credit
against the annual fee and pay only $20.00.
Applications submitted after the October 31 deadline shall incur a fee of $24.00 if submitted by
November 30; $26.00 if submitted by December 31; and $30.00 if submitted thereafter. After an initial
registration and receipt of a business license, the next year's renewal fee shall be $15.00 if timely paid.
Otherwise, late payment fees shall be as assessed above.
(2) All Other (Non -Home Based) Businesses. Annual fees to submit the business's first Application For
Business Registry and License shall be $35.00 if submitted by October 31, except that if a business
registers electronically it shall receive a $3.00 credit against its annual fee and only be assessed $32.00.
Applications submitted after the October 31 deadline shall incur a fee of $38.00 if submitted by
November 30; $41.00 if submitted by December 31, and $52.00 if submitted thereafter. After an initial
registration and receipt of a business license, the next year's renewal shall be $15.00 if timely paid.
Otherwise, the late payment fees shall be assessed as above.
(3) Partial Year Registration Fee for New Business. If a new business or entity registers and applies for a
license after March 1, the fee for the business license through November 30 of the same year shall be
$17.00 except that if a business registers electronically it shall receive a $2.00 credit against its partial
year fee and only be assessed $15.00.
(4) Short Term Rentals. Annual fees to submit the business's first Application for Business Registry and
License shall be $50.00, except that if a business registers electronically it shall receive a $3.00 credit
against its annual fee and only be assessed $47.00. Applications submitted after the October 31
deadline shall incur a fee of $58.00 if submitted by November 30; $61.00 if submitted by December 31,
and $72.00 if submitted thereafter. After an initial registration and receipt of a business license, the
next year's renewal shall be $50.00 if timely paid ($47.00 if renewed electronically). Otherwise, the late
pavment fees shall be assessed as above.
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151.01 Definitions
Short-term rental, Type 2. A short-term rental that is not occupied by a permanent resident. The owner lists this
property full-time as a short-term rental and has no intention of having permanent residents living in the property.
A conditional use permit as reqUiFed feF a Type 2 short teFM rental prier to the Eity issuing a business IiEense.
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159.01 Fees/Schedule
(B) Fee schedule.
(5) Zoning.
Rezoning
$325.00
Conditional use
$100.99200.00
Manufactured home:
Initial permit
$25.00
Renewal
$12.50
Home occupation:
Initial permit
$25.00
Renewal
$12.50
Planning Commission or Board of
Adjustment Variance:
Before any violation has occurred
$100.00
After any violation has occurred
$200.00
Appeal of Zoning and Development
Administrator interpretation
$100.00
Zoning Verification Letter
$50.00
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163.18 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts
(4A) Residential Zoning Districts. Type 2 Sshort-term rentals maybe permitted as a conditional use in all
zening di5tFiGt5 where residential uses are allowed by rightthe following residential zoning districts::
1 R-A
2) RSF-.5
3 RSF-1
4 RSF-2
5 RSF-4
6 RSF-7
7 RSF-8
8) RSF-18
9 RI-12
10 RI-U
11) RMF-6
12) RMF-12
13) RMF-18
14) RMF-24
15) RMF-40
16 NC
Short term rentals may be permitted by right or by conditional use in planned zoning districts subject to
the zoning regulations enacted by the Citv Council for each district.
Short-term rentals in non-residential zoning districts. mixed use zoning districts. or other zoning districts
not listed above are not required to apply for a conditional use permit.
(2) Gommercial and 444ed Use Zoning Distr4ets. Short term rentals may be peFmitted in all zening diStFiGtS
where hetel/metel uses are permitted by Fight and Shall Rat eOURt tOWaFds the Type 2 SheFt teffn
rental density eap in these diStFiets exeept an multi family buildings as speEified an GhapteF 118 of the
Fayetteville Gity Code.
(3B) Occupancy. Maximum of two (2) people per bedroom, plus two (2), for the entire unit when operated
as a short-term rental.
(4C) Parking. Parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles as allowed by the underlying zoning
district for the residential building on the property.
(�D) Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not
limited to, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers and business seminars.
(6E) Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent residential dwelling
including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not
classified as a permanent residential dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
rental epeFatOFS Shall have twelve (12) Fnenths to submit aA appli6atieR fOF a business license. A#eF
the twelve (!2) MORth StaFt up peFi0d, all SheFt term reRtal units must have a business lieense te be
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(8F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-
wide density maximum, may be granted by the Planning Commission as a conditional use permit.
(-9G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under City Code §118.01 and successfully
obtain a business license prior to operation.
(H) Short-term rentals in residential zoning districts may be subject to denial or additional conditions based
upon the Planning Commission's findings on the following factors:
1) Adequate parking infrastructure;
2) Adequate adjoining or nearby streets for on -street parking;
3) Frequency or concentration of nearby licensed Type 2 short-term rentals; and
4) Prior zonine or code violations.
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164.26 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Non -Residential and Mixed Use Zoning Districts
(A) Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning Districts. Type 2 short-term rentals may be permitted in all zoning
districts where hotel/motel uses are permitted by right and shall not count towards the Type 2 short-
term rental density cap in these districts except in multi -family buildings as specified in Chapter 118 of
the Fayetteville City Code. Type 2 short-term rentals in all other non-residential and mixed -use zoning
districts may be permitted but shall count towards the Type 2 short-term rental density cap.
Short term rentals may be permitted by right or by conditional use in planned zoning districts subject
to the zoning regulations enacted by the City Council for each district.
(B) Occupancy. Maximum of two (2) people per bedroom, plus two (2), for the entire unit when operated
as a short-term rental.
(C) Parking. Parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles as allowed by the underlying zoning
district for the residential building on the property.
(D) Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not
limited to. weddines. receptions. anniversaries. private parties. fundraisers and business seminars.
Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent residential dwellin
including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not
classified as a permanent residential dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-
wide densitv maximum. may be eranted by the Plannine Commission as a conditional use permit.
G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under Citv Code 4118.01 and successful
obtain a business license prior to operation.
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IN
OFFICE OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Received by Blake Pennington
on 12/8/22.
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
1
Kit Williams
City Attorney
Blake Pennington
Assistant City Attorney
Mayor Jordan Jodi Batker
City Council Paralegal
Blake Pennington, Assistant City Attu
December 8, 2022
Potential Amendments to Short Term Rental Regulations
from Council Member Wiederkehr
Attached are two amendments to the short term rental regulations that are
being sponsored by Council Member Wiederkehr for the full City Council's
consideration.
The first amendment would change the city-wide density cap in Section
118.01 of the City Code for Type 2 short term rentals from 2% of dwelling
units (approximately 894 as of today) to 550 dwelling units. It would also
remove the exemption for Type 2 short term rentals in zoning districts that
allow hotels and motels by right. The Ordinance Review Committee had
some discussions about modifications to the density provisions but did not
reach any consensus.
The second amendment is supplemental to the amendments proposed by
the Ordinance Review Committee for Section 163.18 of the Unified
Development Code. This amendment would reduce the occupancy limit
for Type 2 short term rentals in residential zones to the limit of the
underlying zone plus one. Currently the ordinance allows 2 people per
bedroom plus 2. The proposed amendment would allow Type 2 short term
rentals to have up to 4 unrelated people in a single family zoning district
and up to 5 in a multi -family zoning district.
118.01- Applicability
(E) Short -Term Rentals.
(18) Density For Type 2 Short -Term Rentals. A city-wide density cap of 2% of -.II .d,.,.,l k4g
„R45 ;n the Fayetteville ty limits may be utili"„d _as550 dwelling units may be Type 2
rentals. Total dwelling units are determined from current United States Census Bureau
and/or American Community Survey numbers, whichever number is higher. A conditional
use permit may not permit:
(a) More Type 2 short-term rentals than what is allowed by the city-wide density cap.
hetel/metels are permitted by right shall Ret eentFibute te the eity wide density cap.
(b) More than 10% or a single unit whichever is greater; of total dwelling units as Type 2
rentals within a multi -family dwelling complex.
(c) Individual 2-, 3- and 4-family buildings that are owned by the same person or entity
and are not a part of a multi -family complex shall have no more than one (1) Type 2
short-term rental unit per building complex.
(d) Where attached residential units are held separately through condominium
association, horizontal property regime, fee simple, or similar ownership structure, no
cap shall be applied to buildings with attached residential dwellings. Structures of
attached residential dwellings where applicants seek more than 10% of total units for
licensing as Type 2 rentals shall be evaluated by the Building Safety Director and/or Fire
Marshal for adequate fire protection as defined by the adopted Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Where inadequate fire protection is identified, improvements may be
required prior to issuance of a business license.
163.18 Type 2 Short -Term Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts
(B) Occupancy. Short-term rentals in the residential zones listed in section (A) above shall
be subject to the occupancy limits of the underlying zoning district plus one (1).
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