Article 46 — Short-Term Rentals — Artesia Zoning Code

§ 9-2.4601. Definitions. ¶

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

"Advertisement" means any announcement, whether in a magazine, newspaper, handbill, notice, display, billboard, poster, email, internet website, platform, application, or any form of television, radio broadcast, or other form of communication, whose primary purpose is to propose a transaction.

"Responsible party" includes any owner, tenant, or other person or entity with a legal interest or possessory interest in the property who offers, causes, provides, allows, or facilitates, or aids another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, a violation of this article. It does not include a newspaper, online platform, or other publisher who merely publishes an advertisement.

"Short-term or vacation rental" means the rental to a person or group of persons of a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for compensation or consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, for lodging or sleeping purposes for a period of less than 30 consecutive calendar days. (Ord. 24-960, 12/16/2024)

§ 9-2.4602. Prohibitions. ¶

It is unlawful for a responsible party within any zone in the City of Artesia to:

(a) Offer, cause, provide, allow, or facilitate, or to aid another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, for rent or to rent for compensation or consideration a short-term or vacation rental, whether through a rental agreement, lease, license, or any other means, whether oral or written, for compensation or consideration; or
(b) Offer, cause, provide, allow, or facilitate, or to aid another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, any advertisement, whether published, disseminated, or broadcast through an online platform, newspaper, or any other means, of a short-term or vacation rental located in the City of Artesia.
(Ord. 24-960, 12/16/2024)

§ 9-2.4603. Violations. ¶

(a) Any violation of this article constitutes a public nuisance which may be abated by the City in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 731 through any means provided by law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 5-1 of this Code.
(b) In addition to or in lieu of other actions, the City may, at its discretion, undertake any one or all of the following legal actions to correct or abate any nuisances or violations under this article:
- (1) Civil Penalties. Any responsible party who violates any provision of this article is liable for a civil penalty established by resolution of the City Council.
- (2) Administrative Citation. Any responsible party who violates any provision of this article is subject to administrative fines established by resolution of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 1-7 of this Code.
- (3) Criminal Penalty. Any violation of this article constitutes a misdemeanor punishable under Chapter 1-2 of this Code.
(c) Any violation of this article is unlawful and constitutes a strict liability offense, regardless of intent.
(d) The remedies provided in this section are cumulative and not exclusive and nothing in this section shall preclude the use or application of any other remedies, penalties, or procedures established by law.
(Ord. 24-960, 12/16/2024)