20 - Short Term Rental ProgramItem No. 20
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council
Grayson Path, City Manager
FROM: Robert G. Vine, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Short Term Rental Program and Ordinance Discussion
DATE: February 26, 2024
BACKGROUND:
On June 15, 2022, a committee consisting of City Council Members and staff began meeting to
discuss Short Term Rentals and the appropriateness of creating an ordinance for city-wide
registration and regulations. The driving force behind this project consists of public safety and
quality of life for surrounding neighbors.
STATUS OF ISSUE:
After numerous meetings and research into what other municipalities are doing to address the topic
of Short Term Rental properties, staff has modeled a draft ordinance and registration program
patterned after that of the City of Frisco, Texas. This particular ordinance focuses on life safety
rather than restrictions and enforcement.
Tonight's agenda is strictly presentation, introduction of the topic, and obtaining initial feedback
from the City Council. Unless the City Council directs otherwise, in an effort to involve our local
Short Term Rental owner/operators, staff would like to host a community workshop where this
proposed ordinance and registration program is shared with the local Short Term Rental
owner/operators, listen to their input and possibly incorporate that input into the final ordinance
draft presented to the governing body for consideration.
BUDGET:
Approval of this ordinance would require Short Term Rental entities to pay appropriate Hotel
Occupation Tax if they are not already doing so.
OPTIONS:
Guidance only
1. Instruct staff to meet with local Short Term Rental owner/operators before bringing back a
proposal for an ordinance and registration program for approval.
2. Instruct staff to bring proposal for an ordinance and registration program for approval back
without meeting with local Short Term Rental owner/operators
3. Instruct staff to abandon this project.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Instruct staff to meet with local Short Term Rental owner/operators before bringing back a
proposal for an ordinance and registration program for approval.
I
City of Paris City Council Regular Meeting
January 26, 2024
What is a Short Term Rental?
ide single-family homes, garage apartments, duplexes,
quadplexes, and multifamily units.
cabins, tiny homes and other similar structures could also
I for this purpose.
tration Program and supporting ordinance would require
it rent their home or other dwellings for less than 30 days, to
>TR permit and adhere to the requirements of the program.
Short Term Rentals in Paris
to a presentation by Avenu Insights on October 12, 2023,
F Paris had 43 Short Term Rentals available on that date.
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Damage within the City limits.
Guest Safety Information Checklist
Term Rental shall provide to guests a brochure and post in a conspicuous location of the Short-
ing minimum information:
or designated agent's name and twet,'rt,I'ou t 4I) Iiuot,t c oal'ftaca
d including, but not limited to, parking restrictions, trash collection schedules and
squired off-street parking, other available parking and prohibition of parking on landscaped
s and wI a!6se restrictions as specified under the Code of Ordinances.
guests lrm ]-ie case of an enizu ei, :: posing threats to personal safety or damage to property,
ergency and non -emergency telephone numbers for police, fire and emergency medical
instructions for obtaining severe weather, natural or manmade disaster alerts and updates.
uua r,0J ykig ea t,jafl n I.OLAes, including the dwelling's exits, primary evacuation routes and
racuation routes near the front door of the dwelling.
tal owner shall provide in the Short -Term Rental ' ° i� ,,I(Jrig srinoke detectors in accordance with
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ctives of a Registration Program and
Supporting Ordinance
—build and maintain a database of all Short Term Rental
operating inside of the City Limits.
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ng residences
viol�l��Jns and negative impact on the surrounding
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Enforcement Capabilities
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ccu pa ncy Tax
Days Rented
Average Rate
# of Units
Hotel Occupancy Tax 7%
Annual Total
1
$
125.00
43
$
376.25
$
4,515.00
2
$
125.00
43
$
752.50
$
9,030.00
3
$
125.00
43
$
1,128.75
$
13,545.00
4
$
125.00
43
$
1,505.00
$
18,060.00
5
$
125.00
43
$
1,881.25
$
22,575.00
5
$
125.00
43
$
2,257.50
$
27,090.00
7
$
125.00
43
$
2,633.75
$
31,605.00
3
$
125.00
43
$
3,010.00
$
36,120.00
3
$
125.00
43
$
3,386.25
$
40,635.00
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$
125.00
43
$
3,762.50
$
45,150.00
Vo of this would go to the Chamber of Commerce with the remaining 5% being
added to the City's portion of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund
Where We Are in the Process
iittee has agreed our Ordinance and Registration Program
sely mirror that of Frisco, Texas.
the ordinance has been completed along with the
)n packet.
d like to meet with those property owners currently
Short Term Rental properties to share this information and
iput before reporting back to the City Council with a final
ARTICLE VIII REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES USED AS SHORT-TERM RENTALS
§ 18-461 Definitions.
18-462 Short-term rental permit required.
18-463 Short-term rental permit application.
18-464 Right to inspect short-term rental premises.
18-465 General standards.
Guest safety notification and minimum requirements.
18-467 Other restrictions on use of premises.
18-468 Authority of the director.
18-469 Revocation of permit; appeal; administrative process.
18-470 through § 18-471. (Reserved)
§ 18-460 Purpose.
This article is adopted to promote the public health, safety and general welfare within the city by providing
neighborhood sustainability and preserving property values. Having current and reliable information
about the owners of short-term rentals will allow the city to provide those owners with timely information
on the condition of their properties and emergency contact information, to ensure collection of hotel
occupancy taxes, to protect the health and safety of guests of short-term rentals and to aid in enforcement
of applicable ordinances and laws. By requiring the registration of short-term rental properties, the city
council seeks to protect property values and to prevent property damage within the city limits.
§ 18-461 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivation shall have the following
meaning:
City - The City of Paris, Texas, and all areas within its corporate limits.
City council - The city council of the City of Paris, Texas.
Director or designee - The department(s) or division(s) of the city designated by the city manager to
administer and/or enforce the provisions of this article and any person or persons designated by such a
department or division to represent the department or division for said purpose.
Guest -A person contracting with a short-term rental for use of a residential dwelling or premises as a
short-term rental and the person's invitees at the short-term rental.
Hotel - A building or group of buildings used as a temporary dwelling place for individuals in exchange for
financial consideration where customary hotel services such as linen, housekeeping service and telephone
are provided. Hotel room units are accessed through doorways into an internal hallway, courtyard or
lobby. Financial consideration for hotel room units is generally calculated on a nightly basis.
Hotel occupancy tax - Hotel occupancy tax as provided for in Article 2.08, Division 3 of the city code of
ordinances and chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code, as they exist or may be amended and any successor
ordinances or laws.
Owner -Any person having a legal or equitable interest in real property or identified in the official records
of the county as holding title to real property or otherwise having control of real property, including the
guardian of the estate of such person and the executor of the estate of such person. The term "owner"
does not include the holder of a nonpossessory security interest in real property.
Person -One or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal
representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees,
fiduciaries and any other organization or entity of whatever character.
Premises - The property, a lot, plot or parcel of land, including any structures or portions of structures
thereon.
Short-term rental (STR) - A dwelling that is:
Used or designed to be used as the home of a person, family or household, including a single-family
dwelling, garage apartment, guest house or a unit in a multi -unit building, including an apartment,
condominium, cooperative or timeshare; and
Rented wholly or partly for a fee and for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days. The term
"short-term rental" does not include a premises that is used for a nonresidential purpose, including an
educational, health care, retail, restaurant, banquet space or event center purpose or another similar use;
a bed -and -breakfast as defined in the city's zoning ordinance; or a hotel.
Short-term rental listing service -A person that participates in the short-term rental business by
facilitating booking services through which an owner may offer short-term rentals to potential guests.
Short-term rental listing services usually, though not necessarily, provide booking services through an
online platform that allows an owner to advertise the premises through a website provided by the short-
term rental listing service and the short-term rental listing service conducts a transaction by which
potential guests arrange their use and their payment, whether the potential guest pays rent directly to
the owner or to the short-term rental listing service.
Short-term rental permit -A permit issued by the city that identifies the subject property as a lawful short-
term rental.
§ 1-462 Short-term rental permit required.
No short-term rental shall operate within the city without a current, valid short-term rental permit. All
individual units having cooking, sleeping and bathing facilities within common buildings, regardless of
ownership, shall require a separate, individual permit for each unit intended to be used as a short-term
rental. A person commits an offense under this article if that person owns or operates a short-term rental
in the city without a valid permit.
§ 18-463 Short-term rental permit application.
laLApplication for a short-term rental permit shall be made through the city's online permit portal. Each
application for a short-term rental permit shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee in the
amount of three hundred dollars ($300.00) and shall include the following information:
ULA list of all owners, operators and agents (if applicable) of the short-term rental, including
names, addresses and current email addresses and telephone numbers of each such person;
llThe name, address and 24-hour telephone number of a contact person who is the owner,
operator or designated agent and who shall be responsible and authorized to respond to
complaints concerning the short-term rental within one hour or less;
j3LAn acknowledgement that any permit granted under this article does not supersede any
property -specific restrictions against short-term rentals that may exist under law, agreement,
lease, covenant or deed restriction;
ULA depiction of the floor plan that identifies sleeping areas, proposed maximum number of
guests, evacuation routes and location of all fire extinguishers and smoke detectors;
MThe guest safety information required by section 18-466;
ULA sworn statement that the owner has met and will continue to comply with all requirements
of this article including, but not limited to, obtaining annual independent inspections of required
fire extinguishers in compliance with the city's current fire code; and
ULAII other information required by the director or designee
ULApplications shall be considered complete when all documentation required under this article has
been submitted and all permit fees have been paid. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Unless revoked by the director earlier pursuant to this article, a short-term rental permit expires one
(1) year after the date of issuance. A permit holder shall apply for renewal prior to the expiration of the
permit on a form provided by the director or designee. The permit holder shall update the information
contained in the original permit application required under this section or any subsequent renewals under
this section, if any of the information has changed. The permit holder shall sign a statement affirming that
there is either no change in the information contained on the original permit application and any
subsequent renewal applications, or that any information that has been updated is accurate and
complete. Complete applications for renewal received after the expiration of a current permit shall be
treated as applications for a new permit. The amount of the nonrefundable fee for renewal of a short-
term rental permit is three hundred dollars ($300.00).
ULUpon receipt of a complete application for renewal of a short-term rental permit, the director or
designee may deny the renewal of a short-term rental permit if it is determined that the permit was issued
in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the applicant or if:
ULThe permit holder has pleaded no contest to or been convicted of a violation of any ordinance
of the city, or any state or federal law, related to operation of a short-term rental on the premises
or has permitted such a violation on the premises by any other person. Such violation may include,
but is not limited to, parking, noise, littering, destruction of property, disorderly conduct or failure
to pay hotel occupancy taxes; or
uThere are grounds for suspension, revocation or other registration sanctions as provided for
in this article.
llA permit to operate a short-term rental is not transferable to another owner, operator or location.
§ 18-464 Right to inspect short-term rental premises.
To ensure compliance with the requirements of this article, a short-term rental may be inspected in the
following methods:
part of the issuance of a new short-term rental permit and any renewals thereof,
the city may conduct an inspection to verify compliance with this article.
(2 Fire extinguishers. The owner is responsible for obtaining annual independent inspections of the fire
extinguishers in compliance with the city's current fire code.
(3_).minsx ectionswu; on report or 5gsj cion of a violation. The city may perform inspections when a violation
.
of this article or other law is reported or suspected.
§ 18-465 General standards.
All short-term rentals permitted pursuant to this article are subject to the following standard
requirements:
(1) Parking. Parking shall comply with the zoning ordinance. No required parking shall be permitted within
public right-of-way or access easements as defined by city code or state regulations regarding parking.
Yards shall not be used to provide the necessary parking.
j Updated information. The owner shall provide timely updates to the city of any changes to the name,
address and 24-hour telephone number of the contact person who is the owner, operator or designated
agent responsible and authorized to respond to complaints concerning the short-term rental within one
hour or less. Should a law enforcement officer respond to the short-term rental and issue a citation for
any violation of city ordinances or other law, such responsible person may be contacted by the officer or
designee. The responsible person shall attempt to contact the occupants within one (1) hour of any
contact from the city to address the occupants about the complaints. Should a second complaint be filed
and citation issued to the occupants or guests, the owner and responsible party must take appropriate
steps to assure future complaints do not occur. Failure to provide updated information to the city
regarding the 24-hour contact person shall be a violation of this section.
3 ,Other standards. It is unlawful:
jLTo advertise on a short-term rental listing service or offer a short-term rental without first
obtaining a short-term rental permit in accordance with this article;
jLTo operate a short-term rental in a manner that does not comply with all applicable city and
state laws and codes;
(1 To operate a short-term rental without paying the required hotel occupancy taxes;
Ll?)_To operate a short-term rental with an active alarm system that has not been registered with
the city police department;
uTo operate a short-term rental with an active alarm system that is registered with the city
police department but is not listed on the permit as a short-term rental;
(F) To rent to a guest who is under the age of twenty-one (21);
L(jLTo post or allow external signage on or off the premises of the short-term rental that indicates
the property is a short-term rental;
ft!LTo fail to include the city permit number for the short-term rental in all advertisements,
including online, for the short-term rental within the description or body for public reference;
aTo permit the use of a short-term rental to promote activities that are illegal or for the purpose
of temporary or transition housing for registered sex offenders; operating a structured sober,
recovery or other purpose living home or similar enterprise; selling illegal drugs; selling alcohol or
another activity that requires a permit or license under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code;
operating as a sexually oriented business, or for rental periods of less than 24 hours; and
(J) To permit the use of tents, hammocks, recreational/camper vehicles or other vehicles and
outdoor areas that are not residential dwellings as short-term rentals.
§ 18-466 Guest safety notification and minimum requirements.
llEach owner of a short-term rental shall provide to guests a brochure and post in a conspicuous location
of the short-term rental the following minimum information:
The owner, operator or designated agent's name and twenty-four (24) hour contact telephone
number;
Pertinent neighborhood information including, but not limited to, parking restrictions, trash
collection schedules and location of required off-street parking, other available parking and
prohibition of parking on landscaped areas;
Quiet hours and noise restrictions as specified under Chapter 8, Article 8.04, under this code;
Information to assist guests in the case of an emergency posing threats to personal safety or
damage to property, including emergency and nonemergency telephone numbers for police, fire
and emergency medical services and instructions for obtaining severe weather, natural or
manmade disaster alerts and updates; and
Depiction of floor plan identifying evacuation routes, including the dwelling's exits, primary
evacuation routes and secondary evacuation routes near the front door of the dwelling.
Each short-term rental owner shall provide in the short-term rental working smoke detectors in
accordance with adopted codes, and at least one working type A fire extinguisher. The premises shall
otherwise comply with applicable code of ordinance requirements, including but not limited to all building
and fire codes.
§ 18-467 Other restrictions on use of premises.
This article does not create any right to operate a short-term rental in violation of any lease, license, deed
restriction, covenant, easement or other legal encumbrance. Unless expressly authorized by the city, any
premises which has received a city housing incentive is ineligible to receive a permit to operate a short-
term rental during the period of time that the owner (or third party beneficiary, as the case may be) is
eligible to receive a city housing incentive.
§ 18-468 Authority of the director.
The director shall implement and enforce this article and may by written order establish such procedures,
not inconsistent with this article or other city ordinances, rules, or regulations, or any county, state, or
federal laws or regulations, as the director determines are necessary to discharge any duty under this
article.
§ 18-469 Revocation of permit; appeal; administrative process.
(a„) Revocation of;ermt.,
After providing an opportunity for a hearing, the director is entitled to revoke a permit required by this
article for serious or repeated violations of any of the requirements of this article, for violations of other
applicable law relating to public health, safety or welfare and/or for interference with law enforcement
officers in the performance of their duties. Prior to revocation, the director or designee shall notify the
permit holder, in writing, of the reason for which the permit is subject to revocation and that the permit
shall be revoked at the end of the tenth (10th) calendar day following service of such notice unless a
written request for a hearing is submitted to the director by the permit holder within such ten (10)
calendar day period referred to in the notice. If a written request for a hearing is received by the director
within the required time period, (1) the revocation shall not take effect unless and until the director
determines to do so in his ruling at the conclusion of the hearing; and (2) the director shall hold a hearing
and either enact or reject the revocation. At least two (2) business days before the hearing occurs, the
director or designee shall provide the permit holder with notice of the time and place of the hearing. The
permit holder shall be permitted to attend and be heard at the hearing. If no request for a hearing is filed
within the ten (10) calendar day period referred to in the notice, the revocation of the permit becomes
final.
(b)Appeals.-An administrative decision issued in connection with the requirements of this article,
including denial of issuance or renewal or revocation or suspension of a permit required by this article, is
final unless the permit holder submits a written request for an appeal to the city manager. The appeal
shall be filed in writing within ten (10) calendar days of the date of notice of the administrative decision.
At least two (2) business days before the appeal hearing occurs, the city shall provide the permit holder
with notice of the time and place of the hearing. The permit holder shall be permitted to attend and be
heard at the hearing. The city manager or designee shall hear and rule on the appeal within thirty (30)
calendar days after notice of the appeal. The city manager or designee shall have the power to reverse a
decision of the director or designee where he finds that the basis for such decision was not meritorious
and that such a reversal will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. The decision of the
city manager or designee is final. The city manager's or designee's failure to take action on any such appeal
shall constitute approval of the decision by the director or designee.
(c) Administrative process. A notice required by this section is properly served when it is delivered to the
permit holder via hand -delivery, or when it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
or when it is sent via federal express or any courier service that provides a return receipt showing the date
of actual delivery to the last known address of the permit holder. The hearings provided for in this section
shall be conducted by the applicable regulatory authority at a time and place designated by it. The
applicable regulatory authority shall make final findings, and shall sustain, modify or rescind any notice or
order considered in the hearing. A written report of the hearing decision shall be furnished to the permit
holder by the applicable regulatory authority.
Guest Safety Information Checklist
Each owner of a Short -Term Rental shall provide to guests a brochure and post in a conspicuous location
of the Short -Term Rental the following minimum information:
• The owner, operator, or designated agent's name and twenty-four (24) hour contact telephone number.
• Pertinent neighborhood information including, but not limited to, parking restrictions, trash collection
schedules and location of required off-street parking, other available parking and prohibition of parking
on landscaped areas.
• Reference quiet hours and noise restrictions as specified under Chapter 8, Article 8.04 Code of
Ordinances.
• Information to assist guests in the case of an emergency posing threats to personal safety or damage to
property, including emergency and non -emergency telephone numbers for police, fire and emergency
medical services and instructions for obtaining severe weather, natural or manmade disaster alerts and
updates.
• Depiction of floor plan identifying evacuation routes, including the dwelling's exits, primary evacuation
routes and secondary evacuation routes near the front door of the dwelling.
• Each Short -Term Rental owner shall provide in the Short -Term Rental working smoke detectors in
accordance with adopted codes, and at least one working type A fire extinguisher. The premises shall
otherwise comply with applicable Code of Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to all
building and fire codes
EXAMPLE OF REQUIRED INFORMATION
Host 24-hour Contact Information: Name and Phone Number
• Parking: Parking is not permitted on grass or any landscaped areas. Street parking is allowed in residential
neighborhoods except where prohibited for up to 72 consecutive hours (add where your parking is
allowed, driveway, street parking).
• Trash Collection: Curbside trash and recycling pick-up is each (add day of pickup) Roll out bins to the
curb for collection by 7:00 a.m. o Bins should be spaced at least three feet apart and away from other
obstacles o All trash must be inside the bin with the lid fully closed o Secure all trash items in plastic bags
o Items outside cart will not be collected, an overloading bin will result in non -collection
• Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are observed daily from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 am o City of Paris Chapter 8, Article
8.04 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits noise disturbances (any unreasonably loud or disturbing noise
in the city, which is offensive to a reasonable, prudent adult). o Following list includes, but is not
limited to, activities that can create unreasonable loud or disturbing noises in violation of City
Ordinances
• Emergency Services: o Fire / Medical / Police Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1 o Hospital; Paris Regional Health:
903-737-11110 Paris Fire Station non -emergency line: 903-784-9225 o Police non -emergency line:
903-784-6688 o Paris Public Works: 903-784-9289 o Paris Animal Shelter: 903-737-4199
• Severe Weather: Turn on the TV or radio for updates on severe weather. Local TV and radio stations
will broadcast information updates as they become available.
You may also sign up for the RAVE Alert System to be notified of any emergencies at:
https://www.smart9ll.com/smart9ll/ref/reg.action?pa=paristexas
Street Address
Unit Number
City
Number of Bedrooms: Maximum Number of Guests Advised:
Is There an Active/Registered Alarm System? (circle one) YES NO
Does this property receive a City of Paris housing incentive? (circle one) YES NO
If the property is advertised on any platform or website, indicate all below: (circle all that apply)
Airbnb VRBO TripAdvisor
Occupancy of Dwelling: (circle one)
Evolve FlipKey HomeAway Vacasa Other:
Owner occupied unit Non -owner occupied—Business owned
Non -owner occupied—Individual owned
Zip Code
Type of Dwelling: ❑ Single-family ❑ Multi -family []Garage Apartment ❑Guest House ❑Duplex ❑ TownHome
Homeowner's Association (HOA): YES NO
Please provide all required details of the owner of the property
First/Business Name: Last Name:
Phone Number: Email:
Address:
City State Zip Code
Please provide details for the 24-hour contact for the owner, operator or designated agent capable of one hour response time.
Business Name:
Individual Name:
Email:
Primary Phone Number:
Secondary Phone Number:
REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION:
❑ A depiction of the floor plan that identifies the sleeping area, the proposed maximum number of guests,
evacuation routes, and location of all fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
❑ Guest Safety Information Pamphlet
Applicant Signature Date
Entrance
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Alarm
Escape Routes
Hotel/STR Name:
Owner Name:
Location Address:
Mailing Address (if different):
Federal ID Number:
For the period ending:
Due date for report:
Gross Receipts: (A)
Tax Rate: (B) 0.07
Tax Due: A*B (C)
Specific instructions
Line (A) Enter the total amount of room receipts for the month for
location shown. Enter "0" if no taxable receipts were collected.
Line (B) The Hotel Occupancy Tax rate is 7%.
Line (C) Multiply Line A by 7%.
I declare, under the penalties for filing false reports, that this return (including any accompanying schedules and statements) has been
examined by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief is a true, correct, and complete report. If the return is prepared by other than
the taxpayer, his/her declaration is based on all the information relating to the matters required to be reported in this report of which he/she
has knowledge.
Type or print name and title Telephone number
Signature Date
Make check payable to City of Paris
Mail report and check to City of Paris, P.O. Box 9037, Paris, Texas 75461
=or office use only:
-onvention: Penalty:
rourism/Promotion: Interest: