Proposed Restrictions on Short Term Rentals – Charlotte
Charlotte’s New Unified Development Ordinance establishes new limitations on AirBnB, VBRO and Bed and Breakfast.
Airbnb - Sing Room Occupancy
Single Room Occupancy (SRO). A residential development where single rooms are rented individually as a permanent and/or primary residence, without kitchen or bathroom amenities in the rooms, for a weekly or monthly period of time for compensation. On-site management is provided on a 24 hour basis. A single room occupancy (SRO) may contain shared kitchens and bathrooms for all tenants, however rooms may contain microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and a sink. -UDO 15-51
Highlights:
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Rooming units in single room occupancy residences shall be limited to one occupant per room.
Adequate on-site management - having an employee on premises twenty-four hours a day.
Single room occupancy residence sites shall maintain a minimum separation distance of one-half mile from any other single room occupancy residence site.
VBRO - Short-Term Whole- Dwelling Rental
Short-Term Whole-Dwelling Rental. A complete dwelling offered for rent for a period of less than 30 consecutive days. - UDO 15-51
Highlights:
A zoning use permit for a short-term whole-dwelling rental is required.
The property owner shall not allow any parties, events, classes, weddings, receptions, and other large gatherings on the premises of the subject property.
Short-term whole-dwelling rentals are not permitted in recreational vehicles, travel trailers, campers, or any other type of motor vehicle.
The property owner shall conspicuously post the name and telephone number of the local manager information inside and on the exterior of the short-term whole-dwelling rental:
Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast. A single-family detached dwelling where a resident/owner provides lodging for a daily fee in guest rooms with no in-room cooking facilities (excluding microwaves and mini-refrigerators) and prepares meals for guests. - UDO 15-41
Highlights:
Separate structures, accessory buildings, and garages are not permitted to be used as living units or guest rooms.
Bed and breakfasts may provide food service only to guests lodging in the facility.
Guests are limited to a length of stay of no more than seven consecutive days.
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