Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-2. ZONING. |
SubChapter C. USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. |
Article 4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN USES. |
SubPart C. Requirements for Short-Term Rental Uses. |
§ 25-2-797. REPEAT OFFENSES.
(A)
If the director finds that the licensee or operator failed to comply with Section 25-2-794 ( General Requirements for Short-Term Rentals ) or Section 25-2-795 ( Occupancy Limits for Short-Term Rentals ) at least twice in a 12-month period, the director may deny an application to renew a short-term rental license for a period of 12 months.
(B)
If the director finds that an owner or person in control of a property violated Section 25-2-794 ( General Requirements for Short-Term Rentals ) at least twice in a 12-month period, the director may deny an application for a short-term rental license for a period of 12 months.
(C)
If a property is the subject of repeated substantiated violations of City Code or state law during a 24-month period prior to applying for a license or renewing a license to operate a short-term rental, the director may deny the short-term rental license based on:
(1)
the frequency of any repeated violations;
(2)
whether a violation was committed intentionally or knowingly; and
(3)
any other information that demonstrates the degree to which the owner or occupant has endangered public health, safety, or welfare.
(D)
A licensee may appeal the director's decision to deny an application in compliance with the process in Section 1308 ( Appeal From License Suspension or Denial ) of Section 25-12-213 ( Local Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code ).
Source: Ord. No. 20160223-A.1, Pt. 2, 3-5-16 .