Duluth UDC § 343

a. The following standards shall apply to Short Term Rentals in the City Limits of Duluth. Short Term Rentals (STR) shall not exceed the following unit thresholds per building type: Duplex 1 STR per 2 units Triplex 1 STR per 3 units Four or more units 1 STR per 4 units b. Within the single-family districts, STR shall not abut another STR. c. The maximum occupancy allowed in a STR shall be no greater than what is allowed under the definition of household found in Article 14. The STR should house no more than two additional persons, beyond those that live at the residents full-time, at any given time. d. In addition to all applicable requirements in Article 4: Parking and Loading, the number of off-street parking spaces required for a STR shall be one space per bedroom for multifamily units. For single-family dwelling units, two off-street parking spaces are required plus a dedicated parking space for the STR. The additional parking space shall be paved and screened from neighboring properties with an evergreen buffer, which shall be approved by the Planning and Development Director. e. In accordance with Article 3 of the City of Duluth Code of Ordinances, quite hours shall be observed weekdays between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM and weekends from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM. f. In addition to the Special Use submittal requirements per Article 11, STR Special Use applications shall include all items detailed in this section. g. STR located within PUD zoning districts must follow the zoning regulations per the PUD. If the STR use is not specified within the PUD ordinance, an amendment is required per Article 11. h. Proof of Homestead Exemption on the property must be presented with the Special Use submittal. i. Permit Requirements: 1. Proof of Homestead Exemption 2. Site plan drawn at a scale no less than 100 feet to one inch including all existing and pro-posed structures with setbacks, off-street parking, utilities, and on-site wastewater treatment systems, if applicable. 3. Floor plan drawn to scale no less than 100 feet to one inch. 4. Gwinnett County Environmental Health Department approval for STR use of existing and proposed septic systems. 5. Proof of Hotel-Motel Excise Tax and Occupational Tax Certificate. 6. Local Contact must be kept on file and up to date with the Department of Planning and Development. The local contact information shall be distributed to the adjacent property owners with proof of mailing submitted to the Department of Planning and Development. Local Contacts shall be reviewed on an annual basis to coincide with Occupational Tax Certificate renewals. 7. All STR shall have adequate Fire and Life Safety devices installed throughout the unit. This includes smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a functioning fire extinguisher. Proof of Fire and Life Safety devices shall be presented to Planning staff at the time of application. 8. Interior information signs will be clearly visible and legible within the STR and shall contain the following information: 127 | P a g e Article Three. Restrictions on Particular Uses i. Local Contact information and telephone number where they can be reached on a 24- hour basis; ii. The maximum number of occupants; iii. Number and location of off-street parking; iv. Trash pick-up day and location of trash disposal; v. Location of fire extinguishers; vi. Local emergency and law enforcement contact information; vii. Property address; and, viii. The quiet hours.