Apple Valley, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.34 § 8.34.080
Short-term rental regulations
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(a) Operators of short-term rentals shall be subject to the Property Maintenance Certificate requirements and obligated to pay fees as set forth in Section 8.34.040 . (b) Operators of short-term rentals shall be subject to the inspection requirements set forth in Section 8.34.050 . (c) Occupancy limitations. Occupancy for any short-term rental is limited to two occupants per bedroom, as defined in the California Building Code. An additional two occupants are allowed in short-term rentals that provide a separate living space. In no instance can a short-term rental provide a total occupancy that is greater than the capacity of the number of vehicles which can be accommodated by the off-street parking requirements of subsection (d). (d) Off-street parking requirements. Properties offered as short-term rentals must provide sufficient designated and easily identified off-street parking spaces to meet the occupancy level offered by the short-term rental. If multiple short-term rentals are offered concurrently on the same property, separate designated off-street parking spaces must be provided for each short-term rental offered. In no instance can the total occupancy of a short-term rental exceed the vehicle capacity of the designated off-street parking available. For the purposes of this section, vehicle capacity is considered as four individuals per vehicle. (i) Properties with privately maintained shared vehicle access. For short-term rentals where vehicle access to the property is shared with multiple owners and is privately maintained, a "Parking Plan" shall be submitted. The "Parking Plan" documents the methods in which the presence of a short-term rental will avoid encumbering parking. These methods may include: (1) Existing variances; (2) Shared maneuvering diagrams or conditions; (3) Signage identifying designated off-street parking spaces; (4) Agreements indicating designated off-street parking spaces. Additionally, the "Parking Plan" shall include instructions to be provided to guests of the short-term rental outlining the location of designated off-street parking spaces and instructions for maintaining clear access to shared maneuvering areas. The Town will consider blocked access to shared maneuvering areas or guest parking outside of designated off-street parking spaces to be violations. (e) Operators of short-term rentals shall ensure payment of Transient Occupancy Tax in accordance with Chapter 3.24 . (f) In addition to being subject to the penalty provisions set forth in Section 8.34.060 , operators of short-term rentals who violate the provisions of this Chapter shall be considered a public nuisance and shall be subject to any other judicial and administrative penalties and remedies available to the Town under Chapter 6.30 of this Code, or under state law. Operators of short-term rentals may be issued an administrative fine in the amount of two times the rental value for the first night's violation, three times the rental value for the second night's violation, four times the rental value for the third night's violation, and continuing at the same ratio for each and every additional night's violation.
Apple Valley Code of Ordinances ch. 8.34 § 8.34.080 establishes a comprehensive set of operating requirements for short-term rentals, covering property maintenance certification, inspections, occupancy caps, off-street parking, and Transient Occupancy Tax payment. Occupancy is capped at two people per bedroom (with up to two additional occupants if a separate living space is provided), and total occupancy can never exceed what the available off-street parking can support at four individuals per vehicle. Violations can be treated as a public nuisance and trigger escalating administrative fines calculated as a multiple of the first night's rental value, increasing with each successive night of non-compliance.
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Operators subject to Apple Valley Code of Ordinances ch. 8.34 § 8.34.080 generally maintain a current Property Maintenance Certificate, pay associated fees, and pass required inspections as referenced in §§ 8.34.040 and 8.34.050. Compliant operators calculate maximum occupancy based on bedroom count and available off-street parking, ensure designated parking spaces are clearly identified, and—where vehicle access is shared—prepare and distribute a formal Parking Plan to guests. Operators also remit Transient Occupancy Tax under Chapter 3.24 and keep records that demonstrate ongoing compliance, since violations can trigger fines that multiply with each additional night of non-compliance.
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Guests and neighbors should be aware that § 8.34.080 sets firm occupancy and parking limits for short-term rentals in Apple Valley, and that the Town treats blocked shared-access areas or parking outside designated spaces as violations. If a short-term rental appears to be operating outside these limits—such as hosting more occupants than the parking capacity allows or lacking a required Parking Plan—concerns can be reported to the Town for administrative review under Chapter 6.30. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocacy groups can help individuals understand how these rules interact with their rights as guests or neighboring residents.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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