Sec. 6-150.1. Definitions.
The definitions in 6-106 apply to this Article. The following
words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings respectively ascribed to them:
Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have the same meaning as it has in
Chapter 14 of the City Code.
Booking Service shall mean a business entity or individual persons
who, directly or indirectly:
1. Provides one or more online, computer or
application-based platforms that individually or
collectively can be used to (i) list or advertise offers
for short-term rentals, and (ii) either accept such
offers, or reserve or pay for such rentals; and
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2. Charges, collects or receives a fee for the use of
such a platform or for provision of any service in
connection with a short-term rental.
A booking service shall not be construed to include a platform
that solely lists or advertises offers for short-term rentals.
Long Term Rental shall mean the letting of a rental unit in
whole or in part for thirty (30) days or more.
Mainland Short Term Rental shall mean a short term rental
located within the limits of the City of Portland, but not on Peaks
Island, Long Island, Great Diamond Island, Cushing Island, Little
Diamond Island, House Island and/or Cliff Island.
Multi-Unit shall mean a single, detached building in common
ownership interest containing more than one (1) residential or
commercial unit, as determined by the Director of the Permitting
and Inspections Department.
Non-Owner Occupied shall mean a rental unit that is not
occupied by the registrant of the unit as their primary residence.