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ORDINANCE NO. 1177
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT
CODE (PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1115)
CONCERNING SUBSTANTIVE AND NON-SUBSTANTIVE ITEMS;
MAKING THE CITY LAW ALIGN WITH THE STATE STATUTE
ALLOWING ALL ZONES TO HAVE ACCESS TO SHORT TERM
NIGHTLY RENTALS; COMPLYING WITH ALL BUILDING AND
SAFETY CODES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY UNIT WHILE
REQUIRING THE ON PREMISE PARKING TO HAVE ONE
PARKING SPACE FOR EACH BEDROOM; THE OWNER OR
AGENT MUST BE PRESENT OR ON SITE WHILE THE
PROPERTY IS BEING USED AS A SHORT RENTAL; AN AGENT
NEEDS TO BE PRESENT OR ON SITE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY
(30) DAYS IN THE SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTY PRIOR TO
RENTING THE PROPERTY; AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS
FOR BOARDING HOUSES, BED AND BREAKFASTS, AND SHORT-
TERM RENTALS; PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIRMENTS TO BE
REGISTERED BY THE CITY OF REXBURG AS A SHORT TERM
RENTAL AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Rexburg is incorporated as an entity of the State of
Idaho; and
WHEREAS, the State of Idaho Statutes are used by the City of Rexburg as the
primary source of code compliance; and
WHEREAS, Rexburg City Codes are subordinate to Idaho state code; and
WHEREAS, Rexburg City Codes currently allows short term rentals in Medium
Density Residential Zones with a conditional use permit or by right in High Density
Residential Zones.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REXBURG:
SECTION I: DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 2.1:
A. Bed and Breakfast Inn: A structure containing guest room(s) where lodging, with or
without meals, is provided on a daily rate basis, and an owner, manager or owner’s
agent maintains a residential presence on site or on an adjacent lot. “A City
Registration, Building Permit and review is required for Neighborhood Compatibility
for Parking, Screening, Lighting and Landscaping to be approved by staff.” Three
violations of City Ordinances will trigger revoking of Rental Registration. An initial
One Hundred Dollar ($100) fee is required for Building Permit and first inspection a.
Further fees may be required if additional inspections are required. There will be an
annual renewal fee of Twenty Five ($25) Dollars. All fees are reviewed annually and
may be amended by resolution.
B. Boarding House: A building that is the primary residence of the owner (or an agent
that resides in the building instead of owner) in which rooms are provided on a daily,
weekly or monthly basis for compensation, by the owner or agent, to persons not
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related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the owner. The owner or agent must be
present or on site while property is being used as a rental; an agent needs to be living
on the premise for at least thirty (30) days prior to rental contracts and visits. A City
Registration, Building Permit and review is required for Neighborhood Compatibility
for Parking, Screening, Lighting and Landscaping to be approved by staff. Three
violations of City Ordinances will trigger revoking of Rental Registration. An initial
One Hundred Dollar ($100) fee is required for Building Permit and first inspection.
Further fees may be required if additional inspections are required. There will be an
annual renewal fee of Twenty Five ($25) Dollars. All fees are reviewed annually and
may be amended by resolution.
C. Short Term Rental: Requires that there will be an owner, manager or owner’s agent
available in Madison County, Idaho. A City Registration, Building Permit and review is
required for Neighborhood Compatibility for Parking, Screening, Lighting and
Landscaping to be approved by staff. Three violations of City Ordinances will trigger
revoking of Rental Registration. An initial One Hundred Dollar ($100) fee is required
for Building Permit and first inspection. Further fees may be required if additional
inspections are required. There will be an annual renewal fee of Twenty Five ($25)
Dollars. All fees are reviewed annually and may be amended by resolution.
D. Application: There will be a notice to check with the mortgage planner for their
property. There will also be a notification to check with their insurance to make sure
they are properly insured. Applicants will also need to make sure the Home Owner’s
Association does not covenant against rentals.
SECTION II: CHAPTER 3: Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1)
3.4.020. b. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and structures, and
no others, shall be permitted in the LDR1 Zone: Boarding Houses (requires City
Registration and Building Permit); For Boarding Houses, a review is required for
Neighborhood Compatibility for Parking, Screening, Lighting and Landscaping to be
approved by staff.
SECTION III: CHAPTER 3: Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2)
3.5.020. b. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and structures, and
no others, shall be permitted in the LDR2 Zone: Boarding Houses (requires City
Registration and Building Permit); For Boarding Houses, Twin Homes and Duplexes, a
review is required for Neighborhood Compatibility for Parking, Screening, Lighting and
Landscaping to be approved by staff.
SECTION IV: CHAPTER 3: Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3)
3.6.020. b. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and structures, and
no others, shall be permitted in the LDR3 Zone: Boarding Houses (requires City
Registration and Building Permit); For Boarding Houses, Twin Homes and Duplexes, a
review is required for Neighborhood Compatibility for Parking, Screening, Lighting and
Landscaping to be approved by the Community Development Director.
SECTION V: CHAPTER 3: Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) and
Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
3.7.020 and 3.8.020 b. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and
structures, and no others, shall be permitted in the MRD1 and MDR2 Zones: Add - Bed
and Breakfast Inn (requires City Registration and Building Permit); Boarding Houses
(requires City Registration and Building Permit); and Short Term Rental (requires City
Registration and Building Permit).
SECTION VI: CHAPTER 3: High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) and High
Density Residential 1 (HDR2)
3.9.020 and 3.10.020 b. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and
structures, and no others, shall be permitted in the HDR1 and HDR2 Zones: Add - Bed
and Breakfast Inn (requires City Registration and Building Permit); Boarding Houses
(requires City Registration and Building Permit); and Short Term Rental (requires City
Registration and Building Permit).
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SECTION VII: CHAPTER 3: Rural Residential 1 (RR1) and Rural
Residential 1 (RR2)
3.11.020 and 3.12.020 b. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and
structures, and no others, shall be permitted in the RR1 and RR2 Zones: Add - Boarding
Houses (requires City Registration and Building Permit; For Boarding Houses, a review is
required for Neighborhood Compatibility for Parking, Screening, Lighting and
Landscaping to be approved by the Community Development Director.
SECTION VIII: CHAPTER 3: Transitional Agricultural 1 (TAG1) and
Transitional Agricultural 2 (TAG2)
3.28.020 and 3.29.020 b. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and
structures, and no others, shall be permitted in the TAG1 and TAG2 Zones: Add -
Boarding Houses (requires City Registration and Building Permit; For Boarding Houses, a
review is required for Neighborhood Compatibility for Parking, Screening, Lighting and
Landscaping to be approved by the Community Development Director.
SECTION IX: CHAPTER 5.8 TABLE 3 – Required Number of Spaces
(RESIDENTIAL)
Add Short Term Rentals: (including Boarding House and Bed and Breakfast) require two
on-site parking spaces for Owner/Manager plus one on-site parking space per bedroom
being rented. No on-street parking allowed.
SECTION X: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage, approval
and publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR THIS ___
DAY OF January, 2018.
_______________________________
Jerry Merrill, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Blair D. Kay, City Clerk
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STATE OF IDAHO)
) ss.
County of Madison )
I, BLAIR D. KAY, City Clerk of the city of Rexburg, Idaho, do hereby certify:
That the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Ordinance Entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT
CODE (PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1115)
CONCERNING SUBSTANTIVE AND NON-SUBSTANTIVE ITEMS;
MAKING THE CITY LAW ALIGN WITH THE STATE STATUTE
ALLOWING ALL ZONES TO HAVE ACCESS TO SHORT TERM
NIGHTLY RENTALS; COMPLYING WITH ALL BUILDING AND
SAFETY CODES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY UNIT WHILE
REQUIRING THE ON PREMISE PARKING TO HAVE ONE
PARKING SPACE FOR EACH BEDROOM; THE OWNER OR
AGENT MUST BE PRESENT OR ON SITE WHILE THE
PROPERTY IS BEING USED AS A SHORT RENTAL; AN AGENT
NEEDS TO BE PRESENT OR ON SITE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY
(30) DAYS IN THE SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTY PRIOR TO
RENTING THE PROPERTY; AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS
FOR BOARDING HOUSES, BED AND BREAKFASTS, AND SHORT-
TERM RENTALS; PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIRMENTS TO BE
REGISTERED BY THE CITY OF REXBURG AS A SHORT TERM
RENTAL AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR on
this ___ day of January, 2018.
_______________________________
Blair D. Kay, City Clerk
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