Chapter 20.240 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS

For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

"Advertisement" means any announcement, whether in a magazine, newspaper, handbill, notice, display, billboard, poster, email, internet website, platform, application, or any form of television, radio broadcast, or other form of communication, whose primary purpose is to propose a transaction.

"Responsible party" includes any owner, tenant, or other person or entity with a legal interest or possessory interest in the property who offers, causes, provides, allows, or facilitates, or aids another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, a violation of this Chapter. It does not include a newspaper, online platform, or other publisher who merely publishes an advertisement.

"Short-term or vacation rental" means the rental to a person or group of persons of a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for compensation or consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, for lodging or sleeping purposes for a period of less than 30 consecutive calendar days.

(Ord. 1148, 11/12/2024)

• A. It is unlawful for a responsible party within any zone in the City of Stanton to:

  1. Offer, cause, provide, allow, or facilitate, or to aid another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, for rent or to rent for compensation or consideration a short-term or vacation rental, whether through a rental agreement, lease, license, or any other means, whether oral or written, for compensation or consideration; or

  2. Offer, cause, provide, allow, or facilitate, or to aid another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, any advertisement, whether published, disseminated, or broadcast through an online platform, newspaper, or any other means, of a short-term or vacation rental located in the City of Stanton.

(Ord. 1148, 11/12/2024)

• A. Any violation of this Chapter is unlawful and constitutes a strict liability offense, regardless of intent. The remedies provided in this Section are cumulative and not exclusive and nothing in this Section shall preclude the use or application of any other remedies, penalties, or procedures established by law.

• B. Any violation of this Chapter constitutes a public nuisance which may be abated by the City in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure § 731 through any means provided by law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 20.635 of this Code.

• C. In addition to or in lieu of other action, the City may, at its discretion, undertake any one or all of the following legal actions to correct or abate any nuisances or violations under this Chapter:

  1. Civil Penalties. Any responsible party who violates any provision of this Chapter is liable for a civil penalty established by resolution of the City Council.

  2. Administrative Citation. Any responsible party who violates any provision of this Chapter is subject to administrative fines established by resolution of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of this Code.

  3. Criminal Penalty. Any violation of this Chapter constitutes a misdemeanor punishable under Chapter 20.635 of this Code.

• (Ord. 1148, 11/12/2024)