Frequently Asked Questions

Short term rentals (less than 30 days), such as through services like AirBnB and VRBO, are illegal uses in the City, and are prohibited.

If the property owner lives at their property as their primary residence, one roomer is permitted per the City’s Zoning and Housing Codes only within the owner’s occupied dwelling unit. Thus, no rental license is required. However, rental to one roomer for less than 30 days is prohibited.

Keep in mind that in the case of an owner-occupied 2-family house, each unit is considered a separate dwelling unit. That second unit can be rented out – but not for less than 30 days. 

If the owner of the property does NOT reside at the property, and rents out the property for periods of 30 days or more, to multiple people, this is permitted.  A non-owner occupied property that is rented for a period of 30 days or longer is classified as a rental unit. This triggers the requirements that the property owner obtain a housing rental license (certificate of occupancy) plus an interior/exterior inspection. 

Residents may report short-term rentals using the property complaint form.

Yes, it can be placed on the house, behind the highest peak of the roof, not visible to the street. Please call 491-1430 for complete information.

Generally, at the rear of the house screened from view or in the front yard completely screened by shrubs. Please call the Planning Department at 216-491-1430 or see the Air Conditioning Regulations (PDF) guidelines for complete information.

Generally, it can be placed in the rear yard and be up to 6 feet tall. Landscape screening is required when visible to the street. Please call 491-1430 for complete information.

Yes. See Guidelines for Home Businesses (PDF).

Dumpsters should be located on the driveway in the rear yard area and are allowed while actively being used. If the truck dropping off the dumpster cannot fit up the driveway past the side of the house into the rear yard are, the dumpster shuold be located beside the house.