2023-24 Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 51.5 Hotel Use Tax

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PROMULGATED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL UNITS (City Code-Chapter 51.5--Effective May 1,2023) In accordance with the responsibilities and authority delegated to the City Manager of the City of Decatur by Chapter 51.5 of the City Code to make and enforce rules and regulations relating to short- term residential units,the following rules and regulations are hereby promulgated,effective as follows: Rule#1: Licensed short-term residential units,and the operations therein and thereof,shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 51.5,AND with all provisions of other laws,ordinances,codes, rules,or regulations,currently in force,or which may be enacted in the future concerning short-term rentals, including these administrative rules. Rule#2: Short-term residential unit license holders must maintain active refuse and recyclables removal service and provide appropriate containers for refuse and recyclables;and all refuse and recyclables shall be deposited,and remain, in refuse and recycling containers provided for this purpose. Rule#3: Trash and debris not properly stored shall be prohibited. Rule#4: Littering on short-term residential properties, adjoining private properties and adjoining public properties shall be prohibited. Rule#5 All parking shall be on impervious and improved surfaces in compliance with City Code. Rule#6 Loud noise and sounds audible to any other premises or residence shall be prohibited. Rule#7: Short-term residential occupants shall not trespass upon the land of another. Rule#8: Violations of the Promulgated Rules or any provisions of Federal,State,or City laws may result in revocation of the license,and/or other fines and penalties as provided by ordinance.