23.42.060

Short-term rental uses are subject to the following provisions: A. Short-term rental uses are permitted in any structure established as a dwelling unit unless (1) the proposed use is in a dwelling unit established as a caretaker's quarters, or (2) the proposed use is over water or otherwise prohibited by the shoreline regulations contained in Chapter 23.60A . B. A short-term rental use may be located in a dwelling unit or an accessory dwelling unit. C. Business license 1. All operators of short-term rental uses shall have a valid business license tax certificate issued by the Department of Finance and Administrative Services. 2. All operators of short-term rental uses shall have a valid short-term rental operator's license issued by the Department of Finance and Administrative Services. D. Short-term rental uses may display signs identifying the use if the signs are permitted by Chapter 23.55 . E. If a short-term rental operator provides breakfast, light snacks, or both to guests, the facility and operator must meet applicable health and safety regulations including but not limited to regulations of Public Health—Seattle & King County and the Washington State Department of Health. F. Notwithstanding Sections 23.42.100 , 23.42.102 , and 23.42.104 , short-term rental uses, as defined in Section 23.84A.024 , in existence prior to January 7, 2018 shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter 23.42 no later than January 7, 2019. (Ord. 127099 , § 11, 2024; Ord. 125483 , § 2, 2017.)