Draper City Zoning Code

A.   Short-term rentals shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts that allow residential uses after obtaining a short-term rental permit and a business license.

1.   A short-term rental shall not include any tent, trailer, camper, recreational vehicle, or in a structure that does not have an occupancy permit.

2.   A short-term rental permit may be issued for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (D-ADU) if the owner possesses a valid ADU permit.

3.   A short-term rental shall not be permitted on any property with an Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (I-ADU).

4.   A short-term rental shall not be allowed in any residential unit that has a current residential lease or rental contract of thirty (30) or more consecutive days.

B.   The following are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter:

1.   A dwelling unit with a residential lease or rental contract of thirty (30) or more consecutive days.

2.   RV parks, manufactured and mobile home parks, bed and breakfasts inns, hotels, and motels or motor lodges.

C.   Short-term rentals shall not be used for commercial purposes. (Ord. 1721, 8-4-2026)

A.   Occupancy:

1.   Only one (1) short-term rental is allowed per residential unit. For the purposes of this section, a D-ADU together with the single family dwelling unit it is accessory to, shall count as a single residential unit.

2.   The short-term rental shall only be rented for a minimum duration of two (2) consecutive nights and a maximum duration of less than thirty (30) consecutive days.

3.   The short-term rental shall only be rented to one (1) renter at any given time.

a.   The renter must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and occupy the unit during the stay.

b.   The renter shall provide the host with the number of guests that will occupy the short-term rental during the rental period.

c.   The host shall not divide and rent out other portions of the residential unit to multiple renters at the same time.

4.   The host shall set the maximum occupancy of guests in the short-term rental and demonstrate sufficient parking has been provided based on the following:

a.   Areas in the residential unit designated for sleeping purposes shall follow the requirements of a bedroom for the purposes of this chapter, and for calculating required parking.

b.   Every bedroom shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor area as required by the current building codes adopted by the City.

c.   Occupancy shall be two (2) persons per bedroom. However, where more than two (2) persons are proposed to occupy a bedroom, the required floor area shall be increased at the rate of 50 square feet for each person in excess of two (2).

d.   The number of guests shall not exceed the maximum occupancy set for the short-term rental on the permit.

B.   Parking:

1.   Parking for the short-term rental shall be provided off-street and must meet the requirements of Chapter 9-25 of this title. The required parking will be calculated based on the total area designated for the short-term rental. Required parking resulting in a fractional number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

2.   If only a portion of the residential unit is to be used for the short-term rental, required parking will be in addition to the minimum parking required for the residential unit. Parking for the short-term rental shall not impede access to the required parking for the residential unit.

3.   A garage may count towards the required parking if the guests are provided access by the host.

C.   Urgent Response:

1.   To ensure prompt response to complaints and issues while a short-term rental is being rented, the host must:

a.   Be available by telephone 24 hours per day during an active rental.

b.   Be able to physically respond, or if unavailable, designate a responsible party with decision-making authority to physically respond to the short-term rental within 30 minutes of any legitimate complaint or issue.

(1)   Upon notification that the guests or occupants of the short-term rental have violated applicable laws, the host or responsible party shall use their most diligent best efforts to prevent a recurrence of such conduct by those persons and all future guests.

(2)   Upon notification that the guest or occupants of the short-term rental have failed to comply with applicable laws on two (2) or more occasions during occupancy of the short-term rental, the host or responsible party shall promptly evict those persons.

c.   Provide information on current occupants to police, fire or other emergency personnel, if requested.

d.   Provide an updated telephone number to the City as such information changes.

D.   Posting:

1.   The following information must be posted inside the short-term rental:

a.   A copy of the short-term rental permit and business license.

b.   The name and phone number of the host for urgent response.

c.   A list of all rules applicable to short-term rentals.

d.   A copy of the Draper City Short-Term Rental Good Neighbor Guidelines.

2.   A sign must be posted on the exterior of the short term rental near the main entrance that includes the name and phone number of the host for urgent response.

a.   The sign shall not exceed eight and one-half inches (8.5") by eleven inches (11") in dimension.

b.   The sign shall contain no advertising for the use.

E.   Noise: The host shall ensure that all renters are aware of and adhere to Title 7, Chapter 6, Noise Control, of this code.

F.   Health and Safety:

1.   Fire Extinguishers: One 2-A:10-B:C minimum rated fire extinguisher is required in the short-term rental. It must be mounted in a readily visible and accessible location, or appropriately signed identifying its location. The fire extinguisher is required to be serviced or replaced every year.

2.   Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms are required to be installed in all the following locations: inside every sleeping area, in the general vicinity outside every sleeping area, and on every floor. The smoke alarms must be interconnected so the actuation of one smoke alarm sets off all smoke alarms within the short-term rental. Smoke alarms must be installed and replaced in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Primary power for smoke alarms must be supplied from the building power and equipped with a battery backup unless it was not required at the time the residential unit was constructed. In such cases, battery operated smoke alarms are allowed.

3.   Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Carbon monoxide alarms are required in the following locations when the unit has at least one fuel-fired appliance: in the general vicinity outside every sleeping area, inside sleeping areas that have fuel-fired equipment within the sleeping area, and on every floor. Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed and replaced in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Primary power for carbon monoxide alarms must be supplied from the building power and equipped with a battery backup.

4.   Fire Sprinkler System: If the short-term rental is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system, it must be inspected routinely (annually) by a qualified person and be maintained in operable condition.

5.   Electrical: Electrical panels must have adequate clearance around them. Non-surge protected extension cords and multi-plug adapters can be used for temporary wiring only.

6.   Premises Identification: A permanent address must be installed in a location that is visible from the street, and a unit number by the front door if applicable.

G.   Maintenance: The host shall adhere to all City ordinances relating to the of maintenance of the short-term rental property.

H.   Listing: The host shall include the business license and short-term rental permit numbers in any online listing advertisements for the short-term rental. (Ord. 1721, 8-4-2026)