Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 13-500 Definitions.
§ 13-500. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The provisions contained in other articles in this chapter do not apply to this article.
(1) Home sharing/short term rental or home sharing/short term rental accommodation means lodging provided in a dwelling unit or room(s) in a dwelling unit for rent for a temporary period of time less than 30 consecutive days per guest, and the dwelling unit is the host's primary residence; provided if the dwelling unit is located within a Historic Preservation District or said dwelling unit is not the primary residence of the host, a special exception must be obtained from the Board of Adjustment. (See Chapter 59, § 59-9350.38.1). This term does not include a "bed and breakfast," "hotel," or other facility specifically defined in this Code.
(2) Guest means a person who rents a home sharing/short term rental accommodation.
(3) Host means a property owner, or a tenant with the written authorization of the property owner, who is engaged in providing home sharing accommodations.
(4) Rent means all payments, except deposits and damages, to be made to the host under the rental agreement or contract for temporary occupancy.
(5) Primary residence means the dwelling unit where a host physically resides the majority of the year as established by at least three methods of identification, such as a driver's license, automobile registration, voter registration, homestead exemption, utility bills, tax/banking documents, etc.
(6) Dwelling unit means a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
(7) Parcel means a lot, or contiguous group of lots in single ownership or under single control, usually considered a unit for purpose of development or rezoning.
(Ord. No. 26082, § 1, 1-15-19; Ord. No. 27742, § 1, 12-17-24)