Beaver County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

   The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the use of privately owned residential dwellings as short-term rentals that ensure basic health and safety to renters and neighbors and minimize the negative secondary effects of such use on surrounding residential neighborhoods and/or governmental services.

(Ord, 2026-09, 7-14-2026)

   The owner or their authorized agent is required to obtain a short-term rental business license or Conditional Use Permit from the county, pursuant to the provisions of this section and Title 3 respectively, before renting any privately owned residential dwelling to any transient for a period less than a monthly basis. A short-term rental business license shall be required to be renewed yearly and is due before January 1st of each year in order to remain valid. A short- term rental inspection shall be required once every three (3) years. No existing license may be assigned or transferred to another person, entity or property. Each change in ownership of the property where a license exists requires a new license within 30 days of the transfer.

(Ord, 2026-09, 7-14-2026)

An application shall contain the following information:

   A.   The location of the short-term rental,

   B.   The number of rooms within the dwelling,

   C.   The number of persons the short-term rental will accommodate,

   D.   The name of a property manager,

   E.   The name, address and telephone number of a local responsible party who is available by telephone twenty-four hours per day,

   F.   A sales tax collection and accounting number,

   G.   The application shall include a statement by the applicant affirming that the applicant is currently in compliance with all legal requirements and has paid all applicable taxes, fees and other charges,

   H.   A completed County application for a short-term business license, signed by the owner or authorized agent, with all associated fees paid.

(Ord, 2026-09, 7-14-2026)

   A.   Short-term rentals are subject to the following standards:

      1.   One operable fire extinguisher;

      2.   One operable smoke detector in each bedroom, outside the immediate vicinity of a bedroom, and on each floor;

      3.   An operable carbon monoxide detector on each floor outside the immediate vicinity of a bedroom installed per the manufacturer’s specifications, when gas appliances or an attached garage is utilized in the structure;

      4.   A posted map showing property boundaries, parking spaces, emergency exits and local emergency contact numbers; and

      5.   Parking associated with a short-term rental shall be provided on the subject property. Street parking immediately in front of the short-term rental property may be considered on the subject property depending on street size and location.

(Ord, 2026-09, 7-14-2026)

   A.   General Practice: The operator shall ensure that the short-term rental is used in a manner that complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term rental unit and Business Regulations Generally.

   B.   Noises and Nuisances: Occupants of the short-term rental shall comply with the standards and regulations of the Beaver County Code related to noises and nuisances.

   C.   Renter Notification: The operator shall provide the occupant(s) of the short-term rental with the following information prior to occupancy of the rental and shall post such information in a prominent location within the rental unit:

      1.   Operator name and local emergency contact information;

      2.   Trash pick-up day and applicable rules and regulations pertaining to leaving or storing trash on the exterior of the property; and

      3.   Notification that the occupant and/or owner may be cited or fined by the county if in violation with this Title.

   D.   Operator Availability: While a short-term rental unit is rented, the operator shall be reasonably available, in person or electronically, for the purpose of responding to complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants of the short- term rental, or their guests.

   E.   Operator Responsibility for Guest’s Conduct: The operator and/or the designated local contact person shall ensure that the occupants and/or guests of the short-term rental do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term rental.

   F.   Operator Response to Complaint: The operator and/or the designated local contact person shall upon notification that any occupant and/or guest of the short-term rental has created unreasonable noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct, or committed violations of any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term unit, promptly respond to immediately halt or prevent a recurrence of such conduct by the occupant(s) and/or guest(s). Failure of the owner, and/or operator to respond to calls or complaints within 24 hours regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants and/or guests of the short-term rental, the owner and/or operator may be subject to all administrative, legal and equitable remedies available to the county.

   G.   Trash and Refuse: Trash and refuse shall not be left stored within public view, except in proper containers for the purpose of collection by the county’s authorized waste hauler on scheduled trash collection days.

   H.   License Posted: The operator shall post a copy of the short-term rental business license in a conspicuous place within the short-term rental.

(Ord, 2026-09, 7-14-2026)

   No person or entity, whether as an owner, agent or representative, shall use, permit the use of, or facilitate the use of any property within the County in violation of Chapter 22 of this Title nor use, permit the use of or facilitate the use of any property as a short-term rental without the issuance of an approval by the County. Any violation of this section shall be a Class C Misdemeanor and shall be subject to a minimum fine of not less than $299.00 per day. In addition, the Court shall be authorized to require the repayment of any rental income received during all periods of violation. Each day of rental or use in violation of Chapter 22 shall be a separate violation.

(Ord, 2026-09, 7-14-2026)

   Any person or entity aggrieved by a decision related to the enforcement and/or administration of this section may appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustments, provided that a written request for appeal is submitted to the Zoning Administrator within ten (10) business days of confirmation that the aggrieved party has been notified of the decision.

(Ord, 2026-09, 7-14-2026)