Sec. 40-42. - Rental of existing promotional or marketing accommodations, farmstays,…

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this code or use permit conditions, existing rental or residential occupancy of promotional or marketing accommodations, farmstays, bed and breakfast inns, resorts, retreats, camps or other similar visitor serving uses shall be allowed as interim housing for persons displaced by the Sonoma Complex Fire.

(Ord. No. 6501, § III(Exh. A), 12-10-2024; Ord. No. 6398, § III(Exh. A), 12-13-2022)

A.

Existing dwellings. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this code, existing legally permitted main or primary dwellings and farm family dwellings on agricultural parcels may be used by or rented to persons displaced by the Sonoma Complex Fire, provided that such use or rental does not displace agricultural employees or farm workers. The temporary rental of farm family or agricultural employee dwelling to persons not involved in the agricultural enterprise shall no longer be permitted as of the expiration of this chapter.

B.

Recreational vehicles. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this code, one (1) or two (2) recreational vehicles as defined herein may be placed on LIA, LEA and/or DA parcels within the burn area for use or rental by persons displaced by the Sonoma Complex Fire, subject to county permit or approval, and subject to the permitting requirements, term limits, and standards set forth in Section 4-30 above.

C.

State regulations. Nothing in this chapter removes or suspends regulatory requirements or authority of the State Department of Housing and Community Development to regulate residential use of recreational vehicles as special occupancy parks or otherwise, other than as such provisions are suspended or modified by State law and/or an Executive Order or emergency proclamation by the Governor.

(Ord. No. 6501, § III(Exh. A), 12-10-2024; Ord. No. 6398, § III(Exh. A), 12-13-2022)