Medford Revised Ordinances § 94-8.4 (Zoning — Short Term Rentals) § 94-12.0

Senior housing facility: An assisted living facility, continuing care facility, independent living facility,
or long term care facility, whether operated as a free-standing facility or in combination
with another type of facility on the same lot or adjacent lot in common control.

Senior housing laws: Collectively and separately, the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 3607(b), 24
C.F.R. Subtitle B, Ch. 1, Section 100.300 et seq. and M.G.L.A. c. 151B, § 4.

Short term rentals: The following definitions shall apply with regard to section 94-8.4:

Booking agent: Any person or entity that facilitates reservations of or collects payment for a short
term rental on behalf of or for an operator.

Commissioner: The Building Commissioner for the City of Medford, or his or her designee.

Operator: A natural person who is the owner, or lessee of the owner, of a residential unit
that seeks to offer said residential unit as a short term rental.

Primary residence: A residential unit in which an operator resides for at least nine months out of a
12-month period. Primary residence shall be demonstrated by showing that as of the
date of usage as a short term rental, the operator has resided in said residential
unit for nine of the past 12 months or that the operator intends to reside in the
residential unit for nine of the next 12 months, in accordance with the proof of primary
residence requirements set forth below.

Proof of primary residence: A copy of the deed (if owner) or lease (if tenant), driver's license or state issued
identification, as well as one other document showing residency at the residential
unit for the short term rental, such as utility bill, cable bill, or motor vehicle
registration.