Fairfax Municipal Code Ch. 5.57 Short-Term Rental Program

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, all short-term rentals as defined in § 17.008.020 of this Code, and also known as "tourist home" as included in the definition of "hotel" in § 3.32.010 of this Code, as may be amended or superseded, are subject to the policies and procedures specified in the Town Council's "policies and procedures for the administration of the 'short term rental program' as set forth in Fairfax Town Code Chapter 5.57" ("Program"), as adopted and amended from time to time by Town Council resolution, and all short-term rentals shall comply with such policies and procedures.

(Ord. 866, passed 7-6-2022)

Any short-term rental operated, conducted, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter and/or the program shall be, and the same is hereby declared to be, unlawful and a public nuisance, and the Town Attorney may, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action hereunder, commence an action or actions, proceeding or proceedings, for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof, in the manner provided by law. Such remedies shall be in addition to any other judicial and administrative penalties and remedies available to the town under Chapters 1.08, 1.10, or 1.12 of this Code, or under state law.

(Ord. 866, passed 7-6-2022)