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Chapter 8.114 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Moraga Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Moraga

8.114.010. - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the use and operation of all short-term rentals within the town. Establishing regulations governing short-term rentals of residential property within the Town of Moraga is necessary in order both to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Town of Moraga and to allow for the short-term rental of single-family and multi-family dwelling units for less than thirty (30)

consecutive days, while still preventing short-term rental activities from becoming a nuisance or a threat to public health, safety or welfare.

(Ord. No. 290, § 3, 6-10-2020)

8.114.020. - Restrictions.

A.

All short-term rentals must be hosted. Nonhosted short-term rentals are prohibited within the Town of Moraga;

B.

A short-term rental shall not be rented for a duration of less than two consecutive nights; and

C.

The short-term rental must be located within a permitted and permanently constructed dwelling unit. For example, without limitation, short-term rental in a vehicle, trailer, or tent is not allowed.

(Ord. No. 290, § 3, 6-10-2020)

8.114.050. - Enforcement and

Violations.

The town may enforce this chapter by any means permitted by law, including, but not limited to, those penalty provisions set forth in Chapter 1.24 and/or Chapter 1.28 of Title 1 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 290, § 3, 6-10-2020)

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  1. Chapter 8.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  2. Chapter 8.08 — PLANNING AGENCY
  3. Chapter 8.12 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
  4. Chapter 8.16 — VARIANCE, CONDITIONAL USE AND DESIGN REVIEW PER…
  5. Chapter 8.20 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
  6. Chapter 8.21 — FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) STANDARDS
  7. Chapter 8.22 — RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RR)
  8. Chapter 8.24 — ONE, TWO, AND THREE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE RES…
  9. Chapter 8.31 — SIX DWELLINGS PER ACRE MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL …
  10. Chapter 8.32 — MCSP SIX DWELLINGS PER ACRE MULTIFAMILY RESIDEN…
  11. Chapter 8.33 — TWELVE DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE MULTIFAMILY RESID…
  12. Chapter 8.34 — TWENTY/TWENTY-FOUR DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE RESID…
  13. Chapter 8.36 — COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 8.37 — MCSP COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (MCSP-C)
  15. Chapter 8.38 — RHEEM PARK MIXED COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRIC…
  16. Chapter 8.39 — RHEEM PARK MIXED OFFICE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R…
  17. Chapter 8.40 — LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 8.41 — MCSP MIXED RETAIL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MCSP MU…
  19. Chapter 8.42 — MCSP MIXED OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MCSP MU…
  20. Chapter 8.48 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  21. Chapter 8.50 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-COMMERCIAL (PD-C)
  22. Chapter 8.52 — MOSO AND NON-MOSO OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
  23. Chapter 8.56 — INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
  24. Chapter 8.65 — MORAGA RANCH OVERLAY DISTRICT
  25. Chapter 8.68 — GENERAL STANDARDS FOR LOTS, YARDS, SETBACKS, FE…
  26. Chapter 8.70 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
  27. Chapter 8.72 — DESIGN REVIEW
  28. Chapter 8.76 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
  29. Chapter 8.80 — SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS
  30. Chapter 8.84 — DRAINAGE AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
  31. Chapter 8.88 — SIGNS
  32. Chapter 8.92 — ANIMAL KEEPING
  33. Chapter 8.96 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
  34. Chapter 8.100 — CONTRACT ZONING
  35. Chapter 8.104 — DENSITY TRANSFER
  36. Chapter 8.108 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  37. Chapter 8.110 — FIRE HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  38. Chapter 8.112 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  39. Chapter 8.114 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  40. Chapter 8.116 — HOUSE MOVING
  41. Chapter 8.120 — VEHICLE STORAGE AND REPAIR
  42. Chapter 8.124 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  43. Chapter 8.128 — RIDGELINE PROTECTION
  44. Chapter 8.132 — SCENIC CORRIDORS
  45. Chapter 8.136 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
  46. Chapter 8.140 — PARK DEDICATIONS
  47. Chapter 8.144 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, SATELLITE …
  48. Chapter 8.148 — MISCELLANEOUS USE RESTRICTIONS
  49. Chapter 8.152 — USE OF RECYCLED WATER IN LANDSCAPING
  50. Chapter 8.160 — CANNABIS CULTIVATION, DISTRIBUTION, PROCESSING…
  51. Chapter 8.164 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  52. Chapter 8.168 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  53. Chapter 8.172 — DENSITY BONUS
  54. Chapter 8.176 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  55. Chapter 8.178 — MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
  56. Chapter 8.180 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
  57. Chapter 8.200 — MORAGA CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AREA REGULATIONS
  58. Chapter 8.210 — RHEEM PARK OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS

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