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Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.12 USE REGULATIONS is hereby amended to add 12.32.030.E CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS
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A. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a process through which the City of Malden can permit the operation of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in a way that balances private interests with public needs, protects the housing stock of the city from conversion to exclusive short-term rental use, maintains residential character, preserves housing availability for long-term residents, and safeguards public health, safety, and welfare.
B. Definitions: For the purposes of this ordinance, certain terms, words and/or series of words, whether or not the definition stated herein is contrary to common usage or contrary as quoted in a dictionary, shall be interpreted as follows:
Booking Agent: Any person or entity that facilitates reservations or collects payment for a Short-Term Rental on behalf of or for an Operator.
Building Commissioner: The City of Malden Building Commissioner or designee.
Dwelling Unit: A single unit providing complete independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
Operator: The person or entity who offers a residential unit for use as a Short-Term Rental. The Operator must be the owner and occupant of the property.
Owner: Any person or entity who, alone or severally with others, has legal or equitable title to any building, structure, or property, or the agent of the person or entity.
Owner-Occupied: A property with a dwelling unit that is the primary residence of the Owner. Primary residence means a property with a dwelling unit where the Owner resides for at least 9 months out of a 12-month period.
Primary Residence: The property address where a person resides for at least 9 months out of a 12-month period, where the resident intends to return, and ...
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