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(a)
Short-term rental permit. To apply for a short-term rental permit, a host shall file an application online and pay the required fee(s) with the building official including the following information:
(1)
The name, address, valid email address, and telephone number of the host of the subject short-term rental unit;
(2)
The address of the proposed short-term rental unit;
(3)
The number of bedrooms, and number of on-site parking spaces of the proposed short-term rental unit, as defined by section 14-547. The number of compliant parking spaces will be verified by the building official;
(4)
The name, address, email address, and telephone number of the local representative who will be available 24 hours per day to accept telephone calls regarding the short-term rental when occupied and the ability to respond within one hour, if different than the host;
(5)
Proof of general liability insurance for short-term rental use with a minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit;
(6)
Such other information as the building official may deem appropriate to show compliance with all Narragansett Town Ordinances;
(7)
The host shall also acknowledge and/or certify information contained in the application, including, but not limited to:
a.
The space used for the short-term rental meets or exceeds fire and life safety requirements, including installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and adequate means of egress;
b.
The unit shall be inspected by the fire marshal and building official initially upon application to ascertain the compliance of all provisions of this short-term rental ordinance;
c.
The host shall adhere to the short-term rental regulations listed in this short-term rental ordinance;
d.
The short-term rental permit is not intended to and shall not operate to allow any residential property owner to violate any private conditions, covenants, and restrictions applicable to the owner's property that may prohibit the owner from using his or her property as a short-term rental unit, as defined in this short-term rental ordinance.
(b)
A short-term rental permit application shall be accompanied by payment of all required fees referenced in this short-term rental ordinance, including application, processing, and inspection fees.
(c)
A short-term rental permit shall not be issued if there are unresolved Town Code compliance issues, past due property taxes on dwelling units located within the town, or town liens on the dwelling unit and/or property.
(d)
Short-term rental permits are subject to any intervening changes in this short-term rental ordinance and issuance shall be denied if the short-term rental no longer qualifies under the amended requirements of this short-term rental ordinance, unless specifically exempted therefrom.
(e)
Copies of the application, with contact information for the host and, if applicable, the local representative, shall be maintained by the town and available to the Narragansett Police and Fire Departments.
(f)
Narragansett resident shall have the exclusive right to apply for a short-term rental permit, for his/her principal residence and legal domicile, for a period of 14 days from the date the annual application period commences.
(Ch. 1123, § 3, 5-6-2024, eff. 9-1-2024)