Single-Family Dwellings and accessory buildings typical for a residence.

City of Grey Forest owned Parks and Facilities and activities related to usage of those parks and facilities.

City of Grey Forest Municipal Operations.

Fire Department Operations.

Libraries, museums, and other public use buildings with adequate parking on site[.]

Private family gatherings.

Occasional events or neighborhood parties not prohibited by this ordinance.

Studios and facilities used for art, education or exercise.

“Existing Grey Moss Inn” use shall mean a historically recognized facility located within the City of Grey Forest which functions as a restaurant with in-door and outdoor dining and a full-service bar in which more than fifty (50) percent of sales are food and other non-alcoholic items and existed as a facility and use prior to March 17, 1971. Such a use does not include (i) Operation as a full-service bar in which less than fifty (50) percent of sales are food and other non-alcoholic items, (ii) Operation as an amplified live-music venue, or (iii) Operation as anything other than a restaurant and/or full-service bar in which more than fifty (50) percent of sales are food and other non-alcoholic items. Such use is subject to health and safety regulations as to the maintenance of the premises and conditions of operation as may be reasonably required to avoid injury to persons or property. Furthermore, such use shall be subject to federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to health, food safety, fire and other such regulations as may be reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patrons and employees.

Garage, yard, and estate sales (not more than two per year). A permit for each garage, yard and estate sale is required to be obtained through the City.

Long term rentals with a maximum of two concurrent long-term rentals on a single property[.]

Short-Term Rentals in accordance with restrictions in section 9.03.

Occupations and business typically performed at home or from a home office (including but not limited to consulting, accounting, bookkeeping, notary services, etc.) or service businesses run from a home but where the service is not performed at the home/residence (including but not limited to tree trimming, maid service, housekeeping, etc.). These types of activities may not have:

Occupation or business typically not performed at home including but not limited to: Industrial work, retail store, heavy manufacturing, motor vehicle or motorized equipment sales, equipment or vehicle rental, dumping, debris and junk storage, scrap and salvage activities, warehousing for others for profit, restaurants and food services, hotels, motels, etc.

Short-Term rentals except as specified in section 9.03.

Commercial or Event venues for which any form of compensation is exchanged.

An activity where odor, air quality, light, or noise creates a nuisance that interferes with normal residential quality of life or creates a safety risk; or where pedestrian and automobile traffic impedes traffic flow, except on occasions as approved by the City Council.

Enterprises that require on-street parking more than once a week.

Goods or materials for sale or stands for selling in the front yard for more than two consecutive days unless permitted by the City.

Enterprises that may result in harm to public health or that carry or dispense materials for sale or commercial use that are subject to regulation including but not limited to gasoline, oil, kerosene, propane, paint, solvents, and similar materials and products, unless permitted by the City.

Parking of inoperable, unlicensed, or unregistered vehicle for a month or more where such is both visible from the roadside and within 75 feet of the road.

Allowing any harmful materials to be dispensed or leached into a creek or waterway.

Bee keeping.

Parking more than two vehicles owned by others for the purpose of repairing on the premises.

All Short-Term Rentals shall require a license

The property where Short-Term Rental activities are conducted shall be the property owner’s principal residence and the property owner shall be present during the period of any rental.

Short-Term Rentals shall not be operated outdoors, in an accessory building, or in a recreational vehicle.

The Short-Term Rental shall appear outwardly to be a residential dwelling or portion thereof and be in accordance with City of Grey Forest Building and Zoning ordinances.

No signs are allowed for operation of any Short-Term Rentals[.]

Short-Term Rental occupants or guests may not park on the street[.]

Short-Term Rental occupancy on a lot is limited to two (2) guests per bedroom with a maximum of six (6) guests at any one time.

Owners operating Short-Term Rentals are required to store trash and recycling bins for the property in a location that is not visible from public rights-of-way except for the purpose of collection on scheduled trash and recycle collection days.

Use of the Short-Term Rentals for commercial events or activities is prohibited.

Short-Term Rentals shall not adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood.

The Short-Term Rental activity and property shall comply with all applicable license requirements and ordinances and codes of the City of Grey Forest including but not limited to noise restrictions and use of city owned park property.

To apply for a Short-Term Rental license, the property owner shall:

The following conditions and restrictions apply for management and issuance of Short-Term Rental Licenses: