The purpose of this zoning code is to regulate and manage short-term rentals within the City of Milford to protect the character and well-being of residential neighborhoods, ensure public safety, and maintain the quality of life for residents.

1. Short-Term Rental (STR): A residential dwelling unit that is rented, leased, or otherwise provided for lodging purposes of a period of less that 30 consecutive days. Short-Term Rentals are not permitted in an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
2. Milford City Resident: A resident is a person who has a fixed primary residence within Milford City boundaries and has lived in the city for at least one hundred eighty (180) days. The address of a primary residence must be documented by producing the following documents:
   1. Current Drivers License with Milford Address
      

1. Residents of Milford City may not fully or partially own more than two (2) STR's.
2. Non-Residents may not fully or partially own more than one (1) STR.
3. The number of Short-Term Rentals are allowed in the subdivisions listed in the table below: (If the number of STR's are at capacity the applicant will be put on a waiting list)
   1. Apartments will count as one (1) STR.
   2. The Highway Commercial District and Main Street Commercial District will not have a limit on STR's and will not count against the number allowed in the subdivision in which they are located in.
   3. If the property is not located in a subdivision, one (1) STR shall be allowed.

      Subdivision	STR's Allowed	Subdivision	STR's Allowed
      Horn Silver	2	Horn Silver Unit 1	1
      Mountain View Estates	2	Milford Heights	8
      Granite View Estates	8	Iron Wood 1 & 2	2
      North Milford Mannor	1	Sunnyside	1
      Lewis Addition	8	Sunnyside Unit 1	2
      Plat B Milford Townsite	5	Silver Sage	1
      North Milford Latey & Williams	5	Main Street Commercial District/ Highway Commercial	No Limit

      
      

1. Conditional Use Permit: All proposed STR's require a Conditional Use Permit. A business license application will not be accepted prior to a CUP being approved and issued. A CUP is reviewed by the Planning Commission where they will review the proposal for compliance with zoning requirements, evaluate restrictions, and consider site-specific requirements such as parking.
2. Short-Term Rental Business License: A business license is required for each property operating a STR. A CUP must be issued before applying for a business license.
   1. Renewals: STR Business License will expire on December 31st of each year. Failure to renew within the specified time frame shown on the renewal will result in forfeiture of the license and CUP. Evidence of remittance of transient room tax is required to be provided to Milford City with license renewals.
   2. Licenses are non-transferable. In the event of a sale of a licensed STR, the new owner shall be required to obtain a CUP and Business License.
      
3. Inspections: An inspection of the property must be performed by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief as a part of the business license process.
   1. Additional inspections may be performed if deemed necessary by Milford City, the Building Inspector, and/or the Fire Chief with a 24-hour notice to the owner and/or property manager.
   2. The Fire Chief and Building Inspector will determine the maximum number of occupants that can occupy the dwelling.
      
4. Taxes: The owner of the STR is required to collect and remit all Transient Room Taxes and other local taxes required by law.
5. Parking: A minimum of two (2) on-site parking stalls shall be provided. No on-street parking is permitted.
6. Maintenance Standards: Each dwelling shall:
   1. Be properly maintained and in good repair.
   2. Grounds and landscaping shall be properly maintained and kept weed-free.
      
7. Renters: The principal renter of the STR shall be of legal age of 18 years old.
8. Signage:
   1. A plaque no larger than 12"x 12" indicating the home is a STR with the address is require to be placed on the door or near the door of each STR.
   2. Signs on the property advertising the home as a STR are prohibited.
      
9. Pets: Owners or keepers of any dogs at STR properties are not allowed more than 2 dogs. Dogs shall not be allowed to run at large.  
10. Noise, Nuisance, or Trespass: The owner of any dwelling licensed as a STR shall be responsible for ensuring that guests or occupants of the rental do not:
    1. Create noise that by reason, nature, intensity, or duration are out of character with noises customarily heard in the surrounding neighborhood.
    2. Disturb the peace of the surrounding neighborhood.
    3. Interfere with the privacy of surrounding neighbors or trespass onto neighboring properties.
    4. Engage in any disorderly conduct.
       
11. Complaints: 
    1. The 1st complaint received by Milford City will result in a letter being sent to the property owner and/or manager.
    2. The 2nd complaint shall result in another letter being sent to the property owner and a review of the CUP at the following Planning and Zoning Meeting in which the CUP will be at risk of being revoked.
    3. A 3rd complaint will result in the CUP and Business License being revoked. 
       
12. Required Posting: The following information must be available in a folder or binder located in the STR for all occupants.
    1. A copy of the STR Business License.
    2. Name, address, and phone number of the owner and/or property manager.
    3. The location of all fire extinguishers and emergency exits.
    4. A list of all STR rules.
    5. Contact number for the law enforcement.
    6. The maximum occupancy of the dwelling.
    7. Trash pick-up and regulations pertaining to leaving or storing trash.
    8. A map indicating property boundaries and parking spaces.
       

1. Owners found in violation of Milford City Ordinances and/or operating a STR without the proper permitting and licenses will be cited with a class B misdemeanor by the Beaver County Sherriff's Department and be fined the following:
   1. The owner will be fined $1,000 plus a 90% surcharge equaling $1,900 per offense.