Ionia City Zoning Code

   The City Council finds that while short-term rentals ("STRs") provide positive benefits to tourism within the City, there are also potential problems and negative consequences associated with STRs. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and procedures to regulate STRs within the City to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community, considering the potential benefits and consequences related to STRs.

(Ord. 598. Passed 11-5-25.)

   None of the following shall be used as an STR property nor be rented or leased for use, habitation, or lodging for STR activity:

   (a)   A tent, bunkhouse, shed, barracks, or similar structure.

   (b)   A dwelling unit or structure that does not meet all applicable height, bulk, size, setback, and other requirements set forth in Appendix I, Schedule of Regulations.

   (c)   A dwelling unit that was unlawfully built, expanded, or modified.

   (d)   A camping trailer, recreation vehicle, popup trailer, bus, motorhome, or similar vehicle.

   (e)   An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), as set forth in Section 1286.14.

   (f)   A dwelling unit that has not been validly registered with the City as an STR dwelling unit.

   (g)   A dwelling unit or structure that does not comply with all applicable requirements of this Zoning Code, building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes, and the International Fire Prevention Code and International Property Maintenance Code that have been adopted by the City.

(Ord. 598. Passed 11-5-25.)