5.68.170 Procedure for imposition of modification, suspension and/or revocation of short-term rental permit.
A. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a Short-Term Rental Permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked for any violation of this chapter or federal, state, or local law in accordance with the provisions of this section, including the following:
1. The Applicant or Agent for, and/or Owner of, the Short-Term Rental has been adversely sanctioned or penalized by the City, or any other city, county, or state, for a material violation of State or local laws or regulations related to Short-Term Rentals.
2. The Applicant or Agent for, and/or Owner of, the Short-Term Rental has conducted, facilitated, caused, aided, abetted, suffered, or concealed unlawful activity in the City.
B. The Director of Development Services shall have the authority to modify a Short-Term Rental Permit to impose additional conditions or amend existing terms or conditions in the event of any violation of any condition of the permit or any violation of this chapter or federal, state, or local law.
C. Any modification of conditions or suspension or revocation of a Short-Term Rental Permit shall be in accordance with the following procedures:
1. The Director of Development Services shall conduct an investigation whenever they have reason to believe that an Owner, Permittee, Permittee’s Agent, or Local Contact Person is in violation of, or has failed to comply with, any condition of the Short-Term Rental Permit, any requirements of this chapter or federal, state, or local law.
2. Should the investigation reveal substantial evidence to support a finding that a violation occurred, the Director of Development Services shall issue a written notice of intention to modify, suspend and/or revoke the permit. The written notice shall be served on the Responsible Person, shall specify the facts which, in the opinion of the Director of Development Services, constitute substantial evidence to establish grounds for modification, suspension and/or revocation, and state that the permit will be modified, suspended or revoked within 30 calendar days from the date the notice is given unless the Owner or Person aggrieved by the Director of Development Services’ decision files with the City Clerk, before the modification, suspension or revocation becomes effective, a request for an administrative hearing to appeal the decision pursuant to CVMC 5.68.180. (Ord. 3544 § 13, 2023; Ord. 3514 § 1, 2021).