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An ordinance to amend Chapter 6.28 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to Short Term Rental Properties.
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WHEREAS, short-term rental of homes can provide homeowners an opportunity to derive income to help defray the cost of homeownership; and
WHEREAS, short-term rental of homes can provide a flexible housing stock that allows travelers a safe accommodation while contributing to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the needs of long-term residents must be balanced with the allowance of short-term rentals; and
WHEREAS, to further this goal, Nashville's Short Term Rental Property ordinance should be updated for greater clarity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 6.28.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting Section A. in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
Every person operating a hotel, roominghouse, or Short Term Rental Property, engaged in the business of lodging transients, shall keep a book or register in which shall be listed the name and address of each of its guests or lodgers, together with the date of arrival and the date of departure.
Section 2. That Section 6.28.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting Subsection A.3.b.iv. in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
iv. For owners applying for an owner-occupied permit, five documents giving proof of owner-occupation shall be provided. Each document must be current and show the owner's name and address matching that of the property to be utilized for short term rental. Two documents are required from Group A and three documents are required from Group B:
(1) Group A acceptable documentation includes: (a) Tennessee Driver's license; (b) other valid State of Tennessee identification card; (c) Davidson County voter registration card; (d) Internal Revenue Service tax reporting W-2 form; (e) Current Motor Vehicle Registration...
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