1. Multifamily Buildings. No more than 25 percent of the lawfully permitted residential dwelling units in a multifamily building may be rented as a short-term rental. For a triplex, only one of the lawfully permitted units may rented as a short-term rental.

2. Duplex. One of the two units in a lawfully permitted duplex may be rented as a short-term rental.

3. Rentals per Unit. No more than one short-term rental is allowed within any single-family residential dwelling unit.

1. Exterior. No on-site exterior signage of any type may be posted to identify the property as a short-term rental or to solicit rental of such residence. The only signage allowed is the required sign containing the information for the local contact and the short-term rental permit number. The required sign may be no larger than two square feet in area.

2. Interior. A sign with the following information must be posted conspicuously within the short-term rental:

1. House Numbers. The short-term rental must have a visible house number easily seen from the street, day or night. The size and type of lettering must comply with all applicable local, borough, state, and federal regulations.

2. Kitchens. The residential dwelling unit used for a short-term rental shall not be modified to allow or contain more than one indoor kitchen/cooking facility. However, the addition of an indoor wet bar, microwave, and/or refrigerator may be allowed within the short-term rental.

3. Each dwelling used as a short-term rental shall maintain an operational fire extinguisher, smoke detectors (one per bedroom plus one in each hallway) and carbon monoxide detectors (a minimum of one per floor).

4. Exit/egress and an emergency evacuation map must be displayed in a prominent location in each room used for sleeping purposes.

5. Operable egress windows must be in each bedroom.

6. Safety measures must be in place for pools and exterior stairwells.

7. Alterations or Modifications. No alteration may be made that would identify a residential dwelling unit as a short-term rental and that would not preserve and protect the residential character of the residential dwelling unit or existing neighborhood. This includes the usage of lighting, signage, color, materials, construction type, etc. Alterations and modifications must also comply with all applicable provisions, requirements and standards of this title. Short-term rental permits will not be issued to structures that have been previously altered or modified without obtaining the appropriate permit for the alteration or modification.

8. Lighting. Any lights used to illuminate a site used for a short-term rental purpose must be directed toward the short-term rental and shall not be directed toward adjoining properties and/or public rights-of-way.

9. Nuisance. The owner/agent shall ensure that the occupants of the short-term rental do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate applicable provisions of the Wasilla Municipal Code or any state law pertaining to noise, disorderly conduct, overcrowding, the consumption of alcohol, or the use of illegal drugs. Owners are expected to take measures necessary to abate disturbances, including, but not limited to, directing the occupant, calling for law enforcement services or city code enforcement officer, evicting the occupant, or any other action necessary to immediately abate the disturbance.

10. The owner is responsible for ensuring that the short-term rental permitted under this chapter complies with applicable local, borough, state, and federal regulations, including, but not limited to, building codes, business license, and private covenants and restrictions.

1. Records. Accurate books and records must be maintained a minimum of three years and must be made available upon request to the city planning, finance, or code enforcement department, including an occupant log that includes, at a minimum, the name, address, and telephone number of all overnight occupants, total occupancy, rates and sales tax collected, and dates of occupancy.

2. Records shall be made available to the city within five working days upon written request from the city. Personal information regarding guests may be redacted prior to providing records to the city.

1. The maximum overnight occupancy of the short-term rental shall be limited to two persons per bedroom, plus two additional persons, up to a maximum of 10 occupants, excluding persons two years of age or younger;

2. Individual renting the short-term rental must be a minimum of 21 years of age;

3. Prior to occupancy, the owner shall obtain the name, address and driver’s license number or a copy of the passport of the primary responsible adult occupant of the short-term rental;

4. Riding off-road vehicles is restricted to approved off-highway vehicle areas only;

5. All animals under the renter’s control shall be cared for in a manner consistent with all city animal standards;

6. The maximum number of occupants that are permitted and notification that failure to conform to the maximum occupancy is a violation of this chapter;

7. The number of parking spaces provided, the location of assigned parking, and the maximum number of vehicles that are permitted;

8. The trash pickup day(s) and applicable regulations pertaining to leaving or storing trash on the exterior of the property;

9. Notification that the occupant may be subject to citation and fines for violating applicable ordinances and laws;

10. The name and telephone number of the local contact that may be reached at all times;

11. 911 emergency information, including the complete physical address of the short-term rental; and

12. On-street parking is prohibited for short-term rental units.

1. The owner shall keep, or cause to be kept, the short-term rental property and landscaping in a neat, clean, and orderly manner at all times. Where a property is not maintained as specified herein, the property owner shall be required to restore the property to its required neat and clean manner upon receipt of a written notice of violation. A failure to return the property to a neat, clean, and orderly manner within 10 days of a notice to do so shall be grounds for revocation of the short-term rental permit.

2. Trash and refuse shall not be stored within public view, except in proper containers for the purpose of collection by the responsible trash hauler. The owner of the short-term rental shall provide sufficient trash collection containers and service to meet the demand of the occupants.

3. All pools and/or spas on site shall be maintained in a safe, neat, clean, and healthy manner at all times. Each pool and/or spa shall conform to all applicable codes and standards for the city, borough, and state.

4. The owner of each short-term rental shall ensure that all required accesses, driveways and parking spaces remain clear and unobstructed, and are available and ready for the occupants’ use at all times.

1. Advertisement of the short-term rental (in any media format) shall not identify the street address of the short-term rental but must include the short-term rental permit number and occupancy limits.

2. The city planner (or planning commission when required) shall have the authority to place reasonable conditions on the permit to ensure that the use will comply with this chapter and the general approval criteria in WMC 16.16.050. (Ord. 19-29(SUB)(AM) § 2, 2020)