City Council:
LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2024
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 267
(ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON TO REGULATE
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon as follows:
SECTION 1. The Code of the City of Mount Vernon is amended by adding the following (language in Bold and Underlined to be added, language in Strikethrough and Bold and Underlined to be deleted):
Article XV. SHORT-TERM RENTALS
? 267-93. Title.
This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "City of Mount Vernon Short-Term Rentals Code."
? 267-94. Findings. The City Council has determined it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to regulate short-term rentals. The City Council recognizes the benefits of short-term rentals to allow homeowners to supplement their income to defray the cost of housing, and to provide lodging for visitors to the City and encourage tourism. However, in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents, and to preserve the residential character of the City's residential districts, it is necessary to impose certain restrictions and requirements in furtherance of the City's goals and objectives.
? 267-95. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
OCCUPIED PRIMARY RESIDENCE - A dwelling unit used by the owner or tenant as his or her or their primary residence. When a property is titled or leased in the name of a business entity, all owners or members of the business entity must use the premises as his or her or their primary residence. When a property is titled or leased in the name of a trustee, the property shall be considered an occupied primary residence if the grantor or grantee is the occupant of the property.
OWNER - Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation or other organization ...
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