Sec. 94-8.4. - Short term rentals.
94-8.4.1 Purpose. This section is intended to set forth regulations through which
certain dwelling units within the City of Medford may be utilized as short term rental
units. This regulation is designed to allow for the operation of such rentals for
Medford residents, protect the safety of renters and residents, ensure the primary
use of such rentals remains residential, and ensure that the operation of such short
term rentals does not create a safety concern or detriment to the surrounding residential
neighborhood.
94-8.4.2 Definitions. See section 94-12.0, "Short term rentals".
94-8.4.3 Applicability. No residential unit shall be offered as a short term rental
except in compliance with each of the provisions of this section.
94-8.4.4 Requirements for the Operation of Short Term Rentals. A residential unit
offered as a short term rental shall comply with all standards and regulations promulgated
by the commissioner. The following additional requirements shall apply to all short
term rentals:
1.
Operator's primary residence. A residential unit offered as a short term rental shall be the operator's primary
residence.
2.
One party of renters. A residential unit offered as a short term rental shall be rented to only one party
of short term renters at a time, not rented as separate bedrooms, beds, or spaces
to separate parties.
3.
Number of short term renters. A residential unit offered as a short term rental shall be limited to six guests,
or two guests per guest bedroom, whichever is fewer.
4.
One listing per booking agent. A residential unit offered as a short term rental shall not have more than one listing
per booking agent associated with it.
94-8.4.5 Rental Availability.
1.