Legal Documents of Rocky Top

Once the city recorder or his/her designee has determined that the application is complete, a permit shall be issued or denied within fourteen (14) business days. If the city recorder is satisfied that the application and the short-term rental unit conform to the requirements of this chapter and other applicable laws and ordinances, a permit shall be issued to applicant. Once short-term rental permit is issued a copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the dwelling unit. If the application or short-term rental unit does not conform to the requirements of this chapter or other pertinent laws or ordinances, the permit shall not be issued, but the applicant will be advised in writing of the deficiencies and be given a reasonable opportunity to correct them. If not corrected within a reasonable period of time, the application will be permanently denied, and written notice of the denial given. The operating permit shall be valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance, unless the operating permit is revoked pursuant to this chapter or terminated by ordinance or otherwise. (Ord. #594, Oct. 2024)