Fort Lauderdale |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 15. BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS |
Article X. VACATION RENTAL |
§ 15-270. Purpose.
The city commission finds that certain transitory uses of residential property tend to affect the residential character of the community and are injurious to the health of the community. Therefore, it is necessary and in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to monitor and provide reasonable means for citizens of the city of Fort Lauderdale to mitigate impacts created by such transitory uses of residential property within the city. It is unlawful for any owner of any property within the geographic bounds of the city, to rent or operate a vacation rental of residential property contrary to the procedures and regulations established in this article or applicable state statute, except as provided in subsection 15-272(b).
( Ord. No. C-15-29, § 1, 8-18-2015 )