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New city regulations permit residential vacation rentals in all residential zones under certain conditions. Like any land use there are requirements established to protect both owner and neighbor interests in this specific use. Understanding and following those requirements will benefit the entire community. Obtain and maintain Residential Vacation Rental permit and rooming house business license. Rental occupancy is limited to a total of two people per bedroom plus two additional people. * ( e.g. 3 bedroom house means a total of 8 occupants) Have off street legal parking of a minimum of 2 spaces plus additional parking may be required if more than 4 bedrooms or if the owner occupant is home at the time of the rental. There is a designated manager who can physically respond to complaints on site within 30 minutes. Include in all advertisements city permit number, occupancy and parking limits, number of bedrooms and if pets allowed. Passes inspection and rental meets egress window sizes and has interconnected smoke alarm system. *For larger homes the occupancy may be determined by net square living space. This would be determined at time of application. ---PAGE BREAK--- Owner occupants are not required to be in the home at the time of the vacation rental. Occupancy rules however vary depending if the home is occupied during the vacation rental by the owner or person related to the owner. 1. When the owner is not home The total number of people the home is rented to is based on the number of bedrooms or other area calculation. The occupants also need to meet the city definition of family. 2. When the owner is home When the owner is at home at the time of the rental the rental occupancy is limited to two adults with or without their minor children keeping in mind the maximum limits of two people per bedroom plus two. 3. Parking when owner is not home If the home has more than four sleeping rooms then parking needs to be provided at ½ stall per bedroom over four. 4. Parking when owner home The parking requirement is two stalls for the owner plus ½ space per sleeping room rented. 1. Can I rent out an apartment? An apartment can be rented out as a vacation rental in an R-2 or greater zone but will be subject to the one per lineal block rule of non-owner occupied. 2. If I have a duplex in an R-1 zone can I have a vacation rental out of one unit? No, only owner occupied dwellings are allowed in the R-1 zone. The duplex would need to be converted to one dwelling and the owner live in the dwelling. 3. Can there be a long term and a short term rental for the same dwelling unit in the same year In R-2 or greater zones the answer is yes with the following conditions: a. Each use needs to have a business license. b. Occupancy limits are less for long term rentals and cannot be mixed. c. There cannot be another vacation rental within a lineal block. ---PAGE BREAK--- (See other side to complete application) Residential Vacation Rental Application Please provide the following information to be a complete application. (Please print) Applicant: Applicant’s e (City) ( State) (Zip code) I am the : property owner property owner’s representative Address of vacation rental property: Ogden, Utah 8440__ Identify the portion of the building proposed for the vacation rental The entire dwelling unit Bedrooms in the dwelling unit; Number of rooms proposed One floor of the dwelling unit. Which floor Will the rest of the home be occupied during the rental? An accessory space detached from the main dwelling unit (indicate location on site plan) The vacation rental is proposed to be a(n): Owner occupied vacation rental. (Please fill out appropriate owner verification information on separate sheet and attach with application.) Non Owner occupied vacation rental. (Permitted only in R-2 or higher residential zones. Not permitted in R-1- zone.) Management information- The person or contact agency who is responsible to respond to concerns with the vacation rental and is physically located to be at the site within 30 minutes is: Name: Address: Contact Permit Counter 2549 Washington Blvd. Suite 240 Ogden, Utah 84401 ---PAGE BREAK--- (See other side to complete application) Residential Vacation Rental Application- page 2 I have also provided the following required information attached to this application. State issued sales tax license. Floor Plan of complete building, drawn to scale and dimensioned with all rooms labeled showing proposed uses. Dimensioned site plan drawn to scale of all buildings and hard surfaces on site and showing parking location available for vacation rental and owner if applicable. If this is a renewal, I also am providing the following with this application A copy of the Utah State transient room tax return. The prior year’s list of nights the vacation rental was rented number of people per rental and length of stay per rental. Fee: $250 To the best of my knowledge, all statements and information contained in this application and attached exhibits are true and correct. I authorize Ogden City Building Services and Fire Marshal to enter the property and structure for inspection of the site and building in conjunction with this application and will call [PHONE REDACTED] to set up inspection of unit when ready for inspection. By signing this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understand all regulations relating to operating a short term rental in Ogden City. (signature) (date) Questions: call Ogden City Planning at [PHONE REDACTED] or e mail [EMAIL REDACTED] . City Use Maximum occupancy:_____ people Parking spaces provided: ______stalls Completed life safety inspection Fees paid Owner Occupancy verified if applicable Residential Vacation Rental Permit # ---PAGE BREAK--- Owner occupant certification for Residential Vacation Rental Application Owner occupied vacation rentals are permitted in all residentially zoned properties. In order to qualify for this provision, the owner must maintain the property requested for the vacation rental as the location of the owner’s primary residence. There is a two-step process required to verify primary residence under the City’s zoning regulations. Please complete the form and provide the requested information at the time of application for an owner occupied residential vacation rental license. Step 1- Primary residence statement By signing below, I (printed name) affirm under penalty of perjury that I am the owner of the property located (address of property) and my name is recorded on the title of the property and appears in the Weber County records and the primary dwelling on this property is my primary residence for at least 245 calendar days of a year. Step 2- Additional verifications In addition to the requirement above I also provide as proof of primary residence at the above stated address two of the following verifications: Current driver’s license, vehicle registration or state issued identification card which shows the name and address as listed above. Name and address as shown above on the person’s voter registration. Most current state or federal tax return with person’s name and address as stated above. To the best of my knowledge, all statements and information contained in this certification and attached exhibits are true and correct. (signature) (date) Permit Counter 2549 Washington Blvd. Suite 240 Ogden, Utah 84401 ---PAGE BREAK--- VRBO Building & Fire Safety Checklist The following is provided as a general overview of items that will be checked during the time of inspection. These items are required, this list is not meant to include every possible situation but to cover items that may be present in most situations. The applicant is responsible to call ([PHONE REDACTED]) and schedule a time for inspection when the property is ready but prior to engaging in business. Please identify the property as a VRBO when scheduling. Building Address properly posted on the building and visible from the street Property and grounds must be manicured and maintained and in compliance with City regulations Exit and Passages clear from obstructions – Bedrooms shall not constitute the only access to other bedrooms nor shall bedroom serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Bedroom Egress Windows -5.0 square feet of net clear opening for openings located at or below grade level (net clear height shall not be less than 24” and the net clear width shall not be less than 20”) -5.7 square feet of net clear opening for openings located above the grade level (net clear height shall not be less than 24” and the net clear width shall not be less than 20”) -Window sill heights shall not exceed 44” -Window wells shall be not less than 9 square feet with a horizontal projection and width of not less than 36” (Window wells that exceed 44” in depth shall be equipped with a permanent affixed ladder or steps) Basement sleeping rooms designated or arranged for occupancy by more than two people shall have a code compliant door that exits directly to the exterior Storage space under stairways- if the area under stairways is enclosed and used for storage the walls, under-stair surface and any soffits shall be enclosed and protected by ½” gypsum board Roofing & Roof Components in good repair without deterioration Exterior walls free from holes, cracks, breaks, or rotting materials Exterior porches, decks, stairways, guards and handrails structurally sound and in good repair Minimum ceiling height of 7 feet in all habitable rooms- provisions allowing ceiling height of 6’8” for basement rooms if complying with City ordinance Minimum bedroom size 70 sq. ft. plus 50 sq. ft. for each additional occupant Notes: Electrical Electrical system operational Cover plates on all switches and receptacles Breakers labeled and accessible- Clear floor space in front of electrical panel Building Services 2549 Washington Blvd. Suite 240 Ogden, Utah 84401 Phone: (801) 629.8950 www.ogdencity.com ---PAGE BREAK--- If applicable plug strips must be listed and used according to the listing. GFCI Protection as per code Notes: Mechanical Mechanical system operational Combustible materials away from appliances Bathroom exhaust fans operational Furnace -Is the furnace properly connected to the gas/electrical system -Is the venting system properly installed -Proper combustion air -Proper gas shut off valves Clothes dryer exhaust system exhausted to exterior and in good repair Notes: Plumbing Plumbing system operational Proper Plumbing fixture clearances, maintained and operational Water Heater -Is the water heater properly connected to the gas or electrical system -Does the water heater have seismic straps top & bottom -Is the pressure relief valve operational with appropriate drainage leg -If gas is the venting system properly installed -Proper combustion air Notes: Fire Fire Extinguisher (min. 2-A:10BC) current tag or new within a year with proof of purchase. Must be hung in a visible/accessible location no more than 60” high to the top Smoke Detectors: Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. On levels without bedrooms, install alarms in the living room (or den or family room) or near the stairway to the upper level, or in both locations. Detectors must be interconnected Carbon Monoxide: CO detector(s) should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms or sleeping rooms. CO detectors are also required on every floor containing a fuel-burning appliance. Detectors must be interconnected, listed combination Smoke/CO detectors are allowed. Notes: