Vacation Rental Application Packet

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Vacation Rental Activity

Permit Frequently Asked

Questions (FAQ)

What is a Vacation Rental Activity

Permit?

The Activity Permit is a ministerial permit,

issued by the Planning Director. It is a three

(3) year permit, to expire on December 31

of the third year of the permit. For example,

if your Activity Permit was issued on July 1,

2024, it would expire on December 31,

2026.

What do I need to do before I

submit my application?

There are several agencies you will need to

contact to request an inspection of the

property. This information can be found

within the Application. These inspections

must be completed and documents

verifying compliance must be included

with your application in order for it to be

considered a complete application.

Additionally, you will need to provide

copies of the current Deed, Site Map and

other documents as specied in the

application form.

What are the Fees to Process this

Application?

▪ Use Permit $525

▪ Environmental Health $200

▪ Building Inspection Fee $94

Total estimated fees to process a Vacation

Rental Activity Permit are $819. However, if

your application receives 50 percent or

more protest letters, as described in

Section 10-6.6106 (See Appendix 2), it will

become a discretionary permit that must

be reviewed and approved by the Planning

Commission. If your application must be

submitted to the Planning Commission for

approval additional fees may apply.

What happens if my application is

deemed incomplete?

Planning sta will notify you by email if your

application is incomplete. A list of required

items will be provided in that notice. If your

application is not determined to be

complete and ready to be processed within

six months of the incomplete notice, the

application will be deemed expired.

If the required items are provided to the

Planning Department prior to the expiration

date, your application will be processed

accordingly.

When will I get my permit?

Once your application package is deemed

complete, notice of your proposed permit

will be mailed to property owners within

300 feet of the proposed Vacation Rental.

These owners will have 30 days from the

date of the notice to submit letters of

opposition to the issuance of the permit.

If less than 50 percent of the property

owners submit letters of opposition, your

application will be submitted for review

and approval to the Planning Director.

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Estimated Timeline

▪ 30-day review for Application

Completeness by the Planning

Division.

▪ 30-day comment period for

neighboring property owners.

▪ 30-day nal processing by Planning

Division.

If more than 50 percent of the property

owners submit letters of opposition, you

application will be reviewed to verify it

meets all requirements of the Siskiyou

County Vacation Rental Ordinance and you

will be notied that your project will be

scheduled for Public Hearing before the

Planning Commission.

Estimated Timeline

▪ 30-day review for Application

Completeness by the Planning

Division.

▪ 30-day comment period for

neighboring property owners.

▪ 30 to 60-day preparation and

scheduling for Planning

Commission.

▪ 10 to 30-day appeal period after

Planning Commission decision.

Please note that the Planning Commission

meets only once per month. Your project

will be added to the rst Commission

Meeting Agenda in which the required

Public Hearing Noticing requirements can

be met.

CONTACT INFORMATION

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

To arrange for an environmental health or

building department sign-o or if you have

additional questions regarding your

application, please visit Siskiyou County

Planning or call (530) 841-2100.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

If you have questions regarding building

requirements & regulations, please visit

Siskiyou County Building or call

(530) 841-2100.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

DEPARTMENT

If you have questions regarding EH

requirements & regulations, please visit

Siskiyou County Environmental Health or call

(530) 841-2100.

CAL FIRE

To arrange for a CAL FIRE 4290/4291

inspection, please visit CalFire website

or call (530) 842-3516.

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Vacation Rental Activity

Permit Application

Application Number

________________________________________

Date Submitted

________________________________________

(For Sta Use Only)

Estimated Total Fees: $819

 Use Permit $525

 Environmental Health $200

 Building Inspection Fee $94

TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPLICANT

General Information

APN Number

________________________________________

Property Address Location

________________________________________

Existing Use of Property

________________________________________

Description of Property

Building Type

Single-Family Home Yes ____ No ____

Two-Family Home Yes ____ No ____

Other _________________________________

Is there an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

on the property? Yes ____ No ____

# of Bedrooms ____ # of Bathrooms ____

House Square Footage ______________

Advertised Occupancy ____

O-Street Parking Spaces ____

Garage Type

Attached ____ Detached ____

None ____

CONTACT INFORMATION

Applicant

Applicant Name (Print)

________________________________________

Mailing Address

________________________________________

Telephone Number

________________________________________

Email Address

________________________________________

Homeowner Association Information

(If Applicable)

Name of HOA

________________________________________

Contact Person

________________________________________

Mailing Address

________________________________________

Telephone Number

________________________________________

Email Address

________________________________________

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Property Management Company

Name of Business

________________________________________

Contact Person

________________________________________

Mailing Address

________________________________________

24-Hour Telephone

________________________________________

Email Address

________________________________________

Property Owner #1

Name

________________________________________

Mailing Address

________________________________________

Telephone Number

________________________________________

Email Address

________________________________________

Property Owner #2

Name

________________________________________

Mailing Address

________________________________________

Telephone Number

________________________________________

Email Address

________________________________________

Property Owner #3

Name

________________________________________

Mailing Address

________________________________________

Telephone Number

________________________________________

Email Address

________________________________________

Property Owner #4

Name

________________________________________

Mailing Address

________________________________________

Telephone Number

________________________________________

Email Address

________________________________________

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Initial Each Statement

Compliance with ARTICLE 61 is the

responsibility of the applicant, who shall

certify in writing, under penalty of perjury,

the rental unit's conformance to such

standards. Applicant, please initial the

following statements conﬁrming that:

____ This Application complies with all the

requirements of ARTICLE 61 of the Siskiyou

County Code.

____ The property does not have any

current building or zoning violations.

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____ The property is not prohibited by a

restrictive covenant from being used as a

vacation rental.

____ There is no other vacation rental

activity occurring on the property.

____ The applicant has paid all fees in full

and is not delinquent in payment of County

taxes.

Statement of Compliance

I, as Applicant, represent that I have

obtained authorization from the property

owner to ﬁle this application.

I agree to be bound by the conditions of

approval, subject only to the right to object

at the hearing(s) on the application or

during the appeal period.

If this application has not been signed by

the property owner, I have attached

separate documentation of full legal

capacity to ﬁle the application. I certify that

the information and exhibits submitted are

true and correct.

I, as Applicant, Certify, under penalty of

perjury, that the property subject to this

vacation rental application conforms with

the requirements and standards set forth in

ARTICLE 61 of the Siskiyou County Code, a

copy of which is attached as Appendix 2.

Applicant Signature

____________________________Date_______

CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION OF

PROPERTY OWNER

All Property Owners shall sign the

application, or documentation shall be

submitted speciﬁcally authorizing a

designated person to sign the application

on behalf of the property owner. For

individuals acting on behalf of another

individual, a Power of Attorney will be

required.

Corporations are required to submit a

Resolution, Bylaws or Operating

Agreement designating two (2) persons

who are authorized to sign on behalf of the

corporation and execute contracts.

Limited Liability Companies, Limited

Liability Partnerships, and all other types of

business entities are required to submit a

Resolution, Bylaws, or Operating

Agreement designating one (1) or more

authorized persons to act on behalf of such

business entity and execute contracts.

In signing this application, I as Property

Owner, have full legal capacity to, and

hereby do, authorize the ﬁling of this

application. I understand that conditions of

approval are binding and agree to be bound

by those conditions, subject only to the

right to object at the hearings or during the

appeal period.

I hereby understand and certify that any

misrepresentation or omissions of any

information required in this application

form may result in my application being

delayed or not approved by the County.

That the facts, statements, and information

presented within this application form are

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true and correct to the best of my

knowledge and belief. That I have read and

fully understand all the information

required in this application form.

I agree and hereby grant authorization to

enter said property to the County for the

limited purpose of examining the property

with respect to the proposed project/land

use. This authorization is valid from the

date of this application until the date of

project determination or withdrawal.

I further agree to diligently process and

complete all requirements necessary for

said application to be considered

complete and ready for processing, and I

hereby do agree that failure to do so in

accordance with County Code constitutes

an abandonment of said application and

my desire to withdraw said application.

Property Owner #1 Signature

____________________________Date_______

Property Owner #2 Signature

____________________________Date_______

Property Owner #3 Signature

____________________________Date_______

Property Owner #4 Signature

____________________________Date_______

HOLD HARMLESS POLICY

Agreement to Hold Harmless

The undersigned Applicant and Property

Owners agree they shall defend, indemnify

and hold harmless the County of Siskiyou,

its agents, consultants, oicers, and

employees from any claim, action, or

proceeding (collectively, “Action”) against

the County of Siskiyou, its agents,

consultants, oicers, and employees to

attack, set aside, void, or annul any

approvals, or any part thereof, or any

decision, determination or action, made or

taken approving, supplementing, or

sustaining the approvals sought or made in

connection with this application (the

“Project”) or any part of the Project thereof,

or any related approvals or Project

conditions imposed by the County of

Siskiyou or any of its agencies,

departments, commissions, agents,

consultants, oicers, and employees,

concerning the Project, or to impose

personal liability against such agents,

consultants, oicers and employees

resulting from their non-negligent

involvement in the Project, which Action is

brought within the time period provided by

law, including any claim for attorney fees

claimed by or awarded to any party from

the County of Siskiyou.

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Hold Harmless Policy

I have read the above statement and agree

to the terms of the Hold Harmless Policy.

BY APPLICANT:

Applicant Signature

____________________________Date_______

Hold Harmless Policy

I have read the above statement and agree

to the terms of the Hold Harmless Policy.

BY PROPERTY OWNER:

Property Owner #1 Signature

____________________________Date_______

Property Owner #2 Signature

____________________________Date_______

Property Owner #3 Signature

____________________________Date_______

Property Owner #4 Signature

____________________________Date_______

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VACATION RENTAL

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

#1What Type of Building Is It?

____ Single-Family Home

____ Two-Family Home ____ Other

The vacation rental must be for the full entire

single-family or two-family home. It cannot be

an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a shipping

container, an outdoor area ((including tipis

(teepees), yurts, and treehouses), a van or

recreational vehicle, or any other structure that

is unpermitted for human habitation.

#2 Where is the Property Located?

____ Region 1 - McCloud Area.

____ Region 2 - South County:

Dunsmuir, Mount Shasta, Weed, Lake

Shastina.

____ Region 3 - North County: Yreka,

Happy Camp, Seiad Valley, Klamath

River, North Yreka, Scott Valley, Butte

Valley.

#3 What is the Size of the Property?

Properties located in Region 1 or 2 must be

at least 2.5 acres in size.

____ 2.5 acres or larger

____ Less than 2.5 acres in size

#4 Does it meet Occupancy

Requirements?

The vacation rental must be able to meet

Uniform Housing Code, State, and local

water & sewer disposal regulations (this

means it must be ﬁt for human habitation

or living). In addition, the maximum

occupancy is limited to two (2) occupants

per bedroom plus two (2) additional

occupants. Maximum occupancy cannot

be more than ten (10) persons.

Yes ____ No ____

#5 Is the Property in one of these

Zoning Districts?

RES-1 Single-Family Residential

RES-2 Limited Multi-Family Residential

RES-3 Mixed Multiple-Family

C-U Neighborhood Commercial

C-C Town Center District

C-H Highway Commercial District

R-R Rural Residential Agricultural

AG-1 Prime Agricultural

AG-2 Non-Prime Agricultural

Yes ____ No ____

#6 Does the Property meet parking

requirements?

To meet parking requirements, the vacation

rental must have an o-street parking

space plus an additional o-street parking

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space for each bedroom. For example, a 2-

bedroom vacation rental must have three

(3) o-street parking spaces.

Yes ____ No ____

#7 Is there a Pool or Spa on the

Premises?

If you are providing a pool or spa as part of

the vacation rental, these are considered

to be public facilities and must be

periodically inspected by both the Health

Department and the Building Department.

After an inspection you will receive a

compliance document from each

department that can be used as proof of

compliance with this requirement.

Yes ____ No ____

#8 Are Smoke and Carbon

Monoxide Detectors Installed?

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

must be installed upon the property in

accordance with current building codes.

Yes ____ No ____

#9 Are You Planning to Install

Signs?

If you decide to install a sign to indicate

that the property is a vacation rental, the

following restriction will apply: a vacation

rental may only have one (1) non-

illuminated sign indicating the property is a

vacation rental, not in excess of two (2)

square feet in area. If your sign does not

meet this requirement, then you will need

to apply for a permit for the non-

conforming sign.

Yes ____ No ____

#10 Will You Comply with the Trash

Collection Requirement?

Accumulation of trash and debris outside

of a vacation rental at any time is

prohibited. Weekly trash collection must

be provided for each vacation rental. Each

rental must provide a minimum of one (1)

bear-proof trash receptacle.

Yes ____ No ____

#11 Do you plan to advertise the

vacation rental?

If you intend to advertise your vacation

rental, you must include and reference

your Vacation Rental Activity Permit

Number on any written advertisement for

the vacation rental, including online

advertisements.

Yes ____ No ____

#12 Do you plan to comply with the

Notice Requirements?

Each vacation rental is required to have

prominently displayed or available next to

the front door inside the property, when the

property is being used as a vacation rental,

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all the information listed in Appendix 1 of

this Application.

Yes ____ No ____

#13 Is there a 24-hour Property

Manager?

The vacation rental must have a duly

licensed management company or

property manager available on a 24-hour

basis to address problems associated with

the property. The management company or

property manager must maintain a

California real estate license and certiﬁed

property manager credentials.

Yes ____ No ____

#14 Is a Site Plan included with the

Application?

The application must include a site plan for

the property that includes a diagram

showing the dimensions of the vacation

rental structure itself, the dimensions for

each bedroom, and the dimensions and

location of the parking area. The site plan

should include any structures that are part

of the vacation rental such as decks,

detached garages, game room, spa or pool.

Yes ____ No ____

#15 Do you have a CAL FIRE

4290/4291 Sign-O?

Has the applicant provided proof that CAL

FIRE has completed inspections of the

property, and the property is compliant

with the requirements of Public Resources

Code Section 4290 and 4291.

Yes ____ No ____

#16 Do you have a Building

Department Sign-O?

Has the Building Department inspected the

property for suitability as a vacation rental?

The department will issue a compliance

document to the applicant upon

completion of the required inspection.

Yes ____ No ____

#17 Do you have an Environmental

Health Department Sign-O?

Has the Environmental Health Department

inspected the property for suitability as a

vacation rental? The department will issue

a compliance document to the applicant

upon completion of the required

inspection.

Yes ____ No ____

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Appendix 1 – Required Notices

The Following Notices Must be Posted on the Premises

If you are planning to operate a vacation rental, the following notices must be prominently

isplayed or available inside next to the front door of the property at all times that the

property is being used as a vacation rental and must communicate the following

information:

Rules and Restrictions

The following activities are prohibited and not allowed at any time at this vacation rental:

1. No Guns – Use of ﬁrearms is prohibited.

2. No Fireworks – Lighting ﬁreworks is prohibited.

3. No Burning – All outdoor burning is prohibited.

4. No Loud Noise after 10PM – (i.e., music, parties).

5. No Flushing – Please do not ﬂush diapers, feminine napkins, paper towels, or

other similar items down the drain as this may cause damage to the septic

system.

Parking Restrictions

This property has been provided with one o-street parking space, plus an additional o-

street parking space for each bedroom. Please be sure to park in designated parking

spaces.

Emergency Contact Information

For all Medical or Police Emergencies, Please Call 911.

Environmental Health Dept.

24-Hour Property Manager

24-Hour Plumber

The Following Information Must Also Be Posted

1. Emergency Exits and Emergency Escape Diagram.

2. G

arbage Collection Regulations and Collection Times.

3. Co

mplete Copy of Your Vacation Rental Permit.

Site Diagram showing the water shuto valve location, location of the shuto tools, if any,

and

a narrative of how to shut o these valves if necessary.

Telephone: (530) 841-2100

Telephone: ___________________________

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Appendix 2 – Vacation Ordinance

Siskiyou County Vacation Rental Ordinance

ARTICLE 61 – VACATION RENTALS

Sec. 10-6.6101. Purpose

The purpose of this Article is to regulate the use of vacation rentals within the

unincorporated areas of the County. The regulations are intended to minimize the potential

adverse secondary eects of vacation rentals on surrounding neighborhoods, to prevent

the increase and over-concentration of transient and commercial uses in residential

neighborhoods and zoning districts, to impose reasonable limitations to ensure the long-

term availability of housing stock in compliance with the general plan, local regulations,

and other policies, and to ensure neighborhood compatibility with the vacation rental use.

Sec. 10-6.6102. Deﬁnitions

A. Vacation Rental: means a single or two-family dwelling which is rented for periods of

not more than 29 consecutive days to transient occupants. Where two (2) or more

single or two-family dwellings legally exist on a single parcel, only one dwelling unit

may be considered a short-term rental subject to the provisions of Article 61.

B. Property owner: The person or business who is the property owner of record upon

the County Tax Assessor’s records.

C. Vacation Rental Activity Permit (“VR Activity Permit”): A permit issued by the County

under the authority of this Article which permit authorizes a property owner to

operate a vacation rental for a period of 29 consecutive days or less.

Sec. 10.6.6103. Operation of a Vacation Rental without a Permit

It is unlawful for any person, including any property owner, to establish, advertise or

operate a vacation rental in the unincorporated area of the County without ﬁrst obtaining a

VR Activity Permit. The possession of other types of State or County licenses or permits

shall not exempt the person from obtaining a VR Activity Permit under this article.

Sec. 10.6.6104. Vacation Rental Regulations

A property that is proposed to be the site of a vacation rental for which an Activity Permit is

to be issued must meet the following conditions and standards:

A. The property is located in one of the following zoning districts: Res-1, Res-2, Res-3,

Res-4, C-R, C-U, C-C, C-H , R-R, AG-1, or AG-2.

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B. If the property is located in the areas of McCloud, Dunsmuir/Mount Shasta or

Weed/Lake Shastina, as those areas are as shown on the map entitled “Vacation

Rental Areas”, which is attached to this Article as Exhibit A, and as such map is on

ﬁle with the Planning Department by geographic information system (“GIS”), the

property shall be at least two and one-half (2.5) acres in size.

C. If the property is located in either the area of Dunsmuir/Mount Shasta or Weed/Lake

Shastina, as those areas are as shown on the map entitled “Vacation Rental Areas”

which is attached to this Article as Exhibit A, and as such map is on ﬁle with the

Planning Department by geographic information system (“GIS”), that less than ﬁve

percent of the total available properties in those respective areas have a current VR

Activity Permit.

D. The vacation rental structure shall be a structure described in Section 10-6.6102

and shall not be any of the following: an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), a shipping

container, an outdoor area (including tipis (teepees), yurts, and treehouses), a van

or recreational vehicle, or any other structure that is unpermitted for human

habitation.

E. The occupancy allowance of the vacation rental shall: (1) meet the Uniform Housing

Code; and (2) meet the existing State and local water and sewage disposal

regulations, including testing of the water supply as required, if provided by a private

water source.

F. The maximum occupancy of the vacation rental is limited to two (2) occupants per

bedroom plus a total of two (2) additional occupants. The maximum occupancy

shall not exceed the capacity of the septic system, but in no instance shall the

occupancy exceed ten (10) persons.

G. The property has an o-street parking space plus an additional o-street parking

space for each bedroom.

H. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed upon the property in

accordance with current building codes.

I. Prior to the issuance of a VR Activity permit, an inspection of the proposed vacation

rental shall be required by both the Building Division and Environmental Health

Division to determine if the facility complies with the standards speciﬁed herein.

Proof of compliance is required prior to issuance of the VR Activity Permit.

Sec. 10.6.6105. Application Process

Applications for a VR Activity Permit may be obtained from the Siskiyou County Community

Development Department. An application for a VR Activity Permit must be made by the

property owner who does not presently possess any other VR Activity Permit. Applications

for a VR Activity Permit shall be submitted to the Planning Department and meet the

following requirements:

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A. The application shall include a site plan for the property, a diagram of the vacation

rental structure itself, and speciﬁcally annotated dimensions of each bedroom.

B. The application shall indicate the property is not identiﬁed for any current building

or zoning violation.

C. The applicant shall indicate the proposed vacation rental complies with all the

requirements set forth in Section 10-6.6104. Veriﬁcation of compliance with such

requirements shall be the responsibility of the applicant, who shall certify in writing,

under penalty of perjury, the rental unit's conformance to such standards.

D. The applicant shall identify: (1) which dwelling upon the property is to operate as a

vacation rental if there is more than one such dwelling; (2) that the dwelling is a

single or two-family dwelling unit; and (3) that there is no VR Activity Permit upon the

property for any other dwelling.

E. The full name and contact information for all property owners. If the owner is a

business entity or any form of legal entity, information regarding the entity, including

but not limited to, a list of owners including shareholders or persons with ownership

interest in the entity, its legal status, and proof of registration with the Secretary of

State, as applicable.

F. Contact information for any management company or property manager

responsible for the rental unit who will be available on a twenty-four-hour basis to

address any problems that may be associated with the property. A duly licensed

management company or property manager shall be required. A property manager

or company that is duly licensed shall maintain a California real estate license and

certiﬁed property manager credentials. The owner shall immediately notify the

Community Development Department of any changes to management contact

information.

G. The applicant shall provide proof that CalFire has completed inspections of the

property, and the property is compliant with the requirements of Public Resources

Code Sections 4290 and 4291.

H. A statement that the operation of a vacation rental is not prohibited by a restrictive

covenant.

I. The applicant shall pay all required fees in full.

Sec. 10-6.6106. Review of Applications

A. Applications for a VR Activity Permit shall be reviewed and processed for approval

by the Planning Division. If the Planning Director (Director) or any other department

having regulatory or enforcement authority, determines at any time during this

review and processing period that additional information or materials are required,

then they shall send notice of the required/missing items or information and the

property owner must provide the requested items or information before processing

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resumes. If any application is inactive for six months, it shall be deemed expired,

and the applicant will have to re-apply should they want to establish a vacation

rental.

B. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an application for a VR Activity Permit

that meets the requirements of this Article will be approved ministerially by the

Planning Director, unless any of the following grounds exist:

1. The vacation rental application is incomplete.

2. The applicant has knowingly made a false statement of material fact, or has

knowingly omitted a material fact, from the application.

3. The applicant has not paid all the required fees.

4. The applicant is delinquent in payment of County taxes.

5. The vacation rental does not meet the requirements speciﬁed in Section 10-

6.6104.

6. The property received 50% or more protest letters (i.e., letters of opposition) as

such letters are described in Section 10-6.6107, in which case the application

shall be subject to hearing as described in this Article.

7. A previous VR Activity Permit issued under this article involving the same owner

has been revoked by the county within the two years preceding the date of the

application and all opportunities for appeal of that determination have been

exhausted or the time in which such appeals could have been ﬁled has expired.

8. The owner has been determined, by an administrative hearing body or a court of

competent jurisdiction, to have engaged in short term rentals in violation of state

or local law within the two years preceding the date of the application and all

opportunities for appeal of that determination have been exhausted or the time

in which such appeals could have been ﬁled has expired.

C. An application for a VR Activity Permit that is denied may be appealed within 10

days of the denial by ﬁling a notice of appeal with the Planning Director. Thereafter,

the Planning Director shall proceed to set the matter on the next regular meeting of

the Planning Commission for the setting of an appeal hearing.

Sec. 10-6.6107. Notice to Neighboring Properties

Once an application is deemed complete, the Planning Division will send notice to the

surrounding property owners of record within 300 feet of the proposed vacation rental. A

property owner will have 30 days from the date of the notice to submit to the Planning

Department a letter opposing the issuance of the proposed VR Activity Permit.

Sec. 10-6.6108. Hearing Before the Planning Commission

A. Where the Planning Director has received letters of opposition from at least ﬁfty

percent (50%) of the surrounding properties that were provided the notice described

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in Section 10-6.6107, but the VR Activity Permit application otherwise meets all

requirements of this Article, the Planning Director shall place the matter on the

agenda for the Planning Commission for setting of hearing on the proposed

application.

B. Upon hearing of the VR Activity Permit application, the Planning Commission shall

grant the application if it ﬁnds that the proposed vacation rental otherwise meets

the requirements of this Article and additionally ﬁnds that the issuance of a VR

Activity Permit will not:

1. Adversely aect the orderly development of property within the County.

2. Adversely aect the preservation of property values and the protection of the tax

base within the county.

3. Adversely aect the policy and goals as set by the general plan.

4. Create a nuisance within the local neighborhood or community.

C. The Planning Commission may impose conditions beyond those set forth in Section

10-6.6109 to address in approving a VR Activity Permit application. Upon issuance

of a VR Activity Permit that has been approved by the Planning Commission, the

term of the permit will be as established under Section 10-6.6111.

Sec. 10-6.6109. Issuance and Conditions of Permit

A. When the application is tentatively approved, either by the Planning Department or

the Planning Commission, the applicant shall obtain a business license and

transient occupancy tax certiﬁcate before issuance of the VR Activity Permit.

B. Upon issuance of a VR Activity Permit, the permit shall contain the following

conditions, violation of which can constitute grounds for revocation:

1. The permittee shall operate the vacation rental in compliance with all required

permits, licenses, and regulations.

2. The permittee shall pay and stay current with all required inspection fees,

permits and taxes.

3. The permittee shall have a professional property management ﬁrm located in

Siskiyou County, and such individual or ﬁrm shall be available on a twenty-four

(24) hour basis.

4. Upon any transfer of ownership of the property where the permittee does not

remain on title, the permit shall terminate automatically upon transfer.

5. The maximum rental period for each occupancy shall be twenty-nine (29)

consecutive days.

6. Pools, spas, saunas, and shared laundry facilities, if provided, are considered to

be public facilities and shall be subject to Health and Building Department

review and inspection for compliance with State and local regulations for public

pools and laundries.

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7. One non-illuminated sign indicating the property is a vacation rental, not in

excess of two (2) square feet in area, shall be permitted.

8. With the exception of trash properly deposited in trash collection receptacles,

accumulation of trash and debris outside of a vacation rental at any time is

prohibited. Weekly trash collection must be provided for each vacation rental.

Each rental must provide a minimum of one (1) bear-proof trash receptacle.

9. The permittee shall include and reference their VR Activity permit number on any

written advertisement for the vacation rental, including online advertisements.

10. The following notices shall be prominently available next to the front door within

the subject vacation rental at all times that the property is being used as a

vacation rental and shall conform in communicating the required information:

a) The complete VR Activity Permit that was approved and issued by the

Siskiyou County Planning Division for the subject vacation rental; and

b) A notice that details the following information, including but not limited to:

i) Parking restrictions.

ii) Prohibition of all outdoor burning.

iii) Prohibition of the use of ﬁrearms or ﬁreworks upon the property at any

time by the vacation renter.

iv) Emergency contact information, including the Siskiyou County Public

Health Department, the 24-hour contact information for the property

manager and plumber in the event of an emergency.

v) A list of unacceptable items for disposal in the septic system such as

diapers, feminine napkins, paper towels, etc.

vi) Emergency exits and emergency escape diagram.

vii) Refuse collection regulations and collection times.

viii) Restrictions on loud noise (i.e., music, parties) after 10 P.M.

ix) A site diagram showing the water shuto valve location, location of

the shuto tool(s), if any, and a narrative of how to shut o these

valves if necessary.

11. The applicant shall provide, prominently locate, and properly maintain at least

one ﬁre extinguisher per ﬂoor level in the vacation rental.

12. Outdoor ampliﬁed sound shall not be allowed at any time associated with a

vacation rental.

13. At any time while the property is in use as a vacation rental, the use of ﬁrearms

or ﬁreworks upon the property by the vacation renter(s) is prohibited.

14. All outdoor burning is prohibited. Cooking ﬁres contained within an enclosed

grill, smoker, or similar device are exempt from the prohibition.

15. The permittee shall allow for County inspection of the vacation rental upon 48-

hours’ notice of the proposed inspection.

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Sec. 10-6.6110. Remedies

The Planning Director may revoke a VR Activity Permit by issuing a written notice of

revocation, stating the reasons therefor, and serving the notice upon the permittee by both

certiﬁed mail (return receipt requested). and ﬁrst-class mail. The revocation shall become

eective ﬁfteen (15) days after the date the revocation was mailed unless the permittee

ﬁles an appeal with the Planning Director within that 15-day period. If an appeal is ﬁled, the

Planning Director shall place the appeal on the calendar of the Planning Commission for

scheduling of a hearing. The revocation shall not become eective until the appeal is

decided by the Planning Commission. Nothing shall preclude an immediate revocation if

the public health and safety are threatened.

The County may additionally seek compliance with this Article by any remedy allowed

under this Code, including, but not limited to, imposition of administrative ﬁnes, civil

actions, and any other remedy allowed by law.

Sec. 10-6.611. Term and renewal of permits

A. VR Activity Permit issued under this Article is a three-year permit and shall expire on

December 31st of the third year from the date of issuance.

B. A permittee shall submit an application for renewal of a VR Activity Permit, including

any required renewal fee, at least two months before the VR Activity Permit’s

expiration date. The timely receipt of an application and fee will renew the VR

Activity Permit for another three years with no further review process so long as

there are no pending code violations upon the property. If a VR Activity Permit has

expired, then an application must be submitted for a new VR Activity Permit and

undergo the review process described in Section 10-6.6105.

C. Any conditional use permit issued prior to the eective date of this ordinance shall

remain subject to the terms and conditions of that permit and is not subject to the

renewal requirements of this section.

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Appendix 3 – Inspections

Applications for Building and Environmental Health Inspections

Before a property can be permitted as a vacation rental, the Building

Department and Environmental Health Department each must conduct an

inspection of the property. The following application forms can be used to

request an inspection from each department.

(See Next Page)

Siskiyou County Environmental Health

806 South Main Street∙ Yreka, California 96097

Phone: (530) 841-2100 ∙ Fax: (530) 841-4076

Siskiyou County Environmental Health

EH - Vacation Rental Application

To evaluate your application for a vacation rental use permit, Siskiyou County Environmental Health Division

will need the following information:

Name of Property Owner _______________________________________________________________

Address of Property Owner _____________________________________________________________

Phone Number(s)_____________________________________________________________________

Vacation Rental Site Address ___________________________________________________________

Vacation Rental Phone Number __________________________________________________________

Please sketch the location of the house, septic system and well on the back of this form.

1. How is the sewage disposed of?

_____ A connection to a city sewer or public sewage treatment system is provided. (If checked, skip to #2)

_____ The dwelling is served by an on-site sewage disposal system.

Please indicate the year the system was installed: __________________

Does the sink, tub or toilet drain slowly? ____ Yes ____ No

Is there ponding, wet areas or soggy areas near the septic tank and/or leach field? ___Yes ___ No

When was the last time the tank was pumped? _____________________ (date)

What is the distance between your well and the nearest portion of the leach field? _____________

2. How is drinking water supplied to the dwelling?

_____ The dwelling is connected to a city water system or regulated public water system.

If yes, what system? _______________________________ (If checked skip to #3)

_____ Water is provided by an on-site water well. (If checked, you must submit a bacteriologic analysis

indicating that the water is safe to drink.)

_____ Water is provided from a spring or surface source.

3. Does the property have a pool or spa on the premises? ____Yes ____ No

I, _______________________________________, am the property owner of the property for which I am

seeking a vacation rental use permit. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the answers provided

above are correct. At such time as any of the above conditions change. Environmental Health will be notified

immediately.

______________________________________________ _________________________________

Signature Date

Siskiyou County Building Division

806 South Main Street∙ Yreka, California 96097

Phone: (530) 841-2100 ∙ Fax: (530) 841-4076

Siskiyou County Building Division

Vacation Rental

Siskiyou County Ordinance 01-01

Passed January 9, 2001 – Effective February 9, 2001

Amending Sections 10-6.1502 and 10-6.3602, Title 10, Siskiyou County Code

Date Received by the Building Department Log Number

Section 10-6.1502, Section II requires an inspection conducted by the Building Department for compliance with

housing code and swimming pool regulations of the State of California. Note: Swimming pool regulations

include but are not limited to hot tubs and spas.

Upon completion of this application and the receipt of the inspection fee $94.00 the Building Department will

schedule a site inspection. In the event a violation is noted during the inspection the property owner or his/her

contractor will be required to obtain a permit from the Building Department prior to the commencement of any

work requiring a permit.

The fees for work requiring a permit prior to the commencement of work will be the normal fees associated with

such work. The inspection fees after July 8, 2001, will be based upon the actual time required to perform the

service with a 2-hour minimum based upon the hourly inspection rate. Reference Section 9-1.07 Fee

Schedule, Chapter 1, Title 9, Siskiyou County Code.

For the Applicant’s Use

Property Owners: _________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Assessor Parcel No.: _______________________ Section/Township/Range: __________________________

Site Address to Be Inspected: ________________________________________________________________

Approximate Feet/Miles: _________________________ N ___ E ___ S ___ W ___

Of ____________________________________ And _____________________________________________

Source of Water: ______ Private ______ Public Sewage Disposal: ______ Private _______ Public

I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct, and

that all provisions of laws and ordinances governing the use of vacation rentals will be complied with whether

specified herein or not.

I hereby authorize representatives of County of Siskiyou to enter upon the above-mentioned property for

inspection purposes. Property Owner or Owner’s Agent having written authorization to act as owners agent.

Signature Date

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General Information Regarding the Inspection of Vacation Rentals

The vacation rental premises will be inspected for compliance with Section 17920.3 Health and Safety Code

and Chapter 10 Uniform Housing Code. The Following represents the major inspection categories:

1. Sanitation. Adequate supply of hot and cold potable water. Required plumbing fixtures in good condition.

Adequate ventilation, natural light, heating, room sizes, electrical lighting or equal. Proper maintenance

and no dampness in habitable rooms.

2. Structural. Adequate foundation system, floor system, walls or other vertical supports, ceiling and/or roof

supports, fireplaces or chimneys.

3. Electrical equipment.

4. Plumbing system.

5. Mechanical equipment.

6. Weather protection.

7. Fire safety includes smoke detectors installed as listed and located in each story, basement and sleeping

rooms audible in all sleeping areas. Smoke detectors may be battery operated in existing dwellings.

Authority Cited Section 13113.7 Health and Safety Code.

8. Faulty Materials of construction.

9. Hazardous premises.

10. Adequate exits.

11. Adequate fire protection includes fire rated assemblies when required between uses.

12. Occupancy includes rooms or areas designed or intended for a specific use being used for some other

use.

13. Swimming pools must be equipped with safety features such as, but not limited to, fences, gates, covers,

alarms, etc. Swimming pool or pool means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing

that contains water over 18 inches deep. “Swimming pool” includes in ground and above ground

structures and includes hot tubs, spas, portable spas and non-portable wading pools.

14. Nuisance is anything which is injurious to health. Reference Section 3479 Civil Code.

NOTE: Existing site-built dwellings need not mandatorily conform to the requirements for new construction

providing the dwelling is found to be reasonably and adequately safe in accordance with the applicable rules.

Authority cited 17912 Health and Safety Code. If you are considering a manufactured/mobile home or factory

built dwelling as a vacation rental the rules are slightly different and the reference sections of law will be

different and such units without a HCD Insignia of Approval or HUD Federal Label cannot be rented, leased,

sold or offered for sale in California.

NOTICE: Accessibility rules for people with disabilities do not apply to single family dwelling units (vacation

rental) occupied by a family, although voluntary compliance is encouraged. California Building Code

definitions, “Family is an individual or two or more persons who by blood or marriage, or otherwise, live

together in a dwelling unit.” “Dwelling unit is any building or portion thereof that contains living facilities,

including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, as required by this code, for not more than

one family, or a congregate residence for 10 or less persons.” The Vacation Rental Ordinance specifically

limits the number of occupants to not more than 10 in all instances.

Environmental Health

Water and Sewer Clearance

(Vacation Rental Use Permit Application)

Applicants shall include the following signed statement from the Environmental Health Division verifying they

have received sufficient information to fully evaluate the proposed project. This form shall be used for all

applications regardless of the type of sewer and water supply as part of an application packet submitted to the

Planning Department. Applications will not be accepted without this form.

Brief Project Description:

Applicant’s Name: Address:

Phone / Email Address: Project APN:

Project Location:

Engineer’s Name: Address: Phone:

Email: ________________________________Township:__ _Range: ______Section:______

Fee required: ____ Yes ____ No If yes, amount due: $200.00

Environmental Health will check the appropriate spaces below when they have received wastewater disposal

and water supply information which is adequate for review of the application. Signature of this form by an

Environmental health representative shall not be interpreted as approval or denial of the project

proposal. If you have any questions regarding this form and/or its purposes in the application process, feel

free to contact Environmental Health at (530) 841-2100.

I hereby certify that the project description provided to

Environmental Health for its review is the same project description that will be submitted to the County

Planning Department. I understand that changes in the project not resulting from the review process may

cause a request for additional information or an incomplete application.

_________________________________________ _______________________________

Applicant’s Signature Date

For Office Use Only

Wastewater Disposal: ____ N/A ____Public Sewer ____On-Site

Water Supply: ____ N/A ____State Public Water System ____State Small Water System

____Cal Code Water ____Private Well/Water System ____ CFO Water System

Additional Comments or Conditions:

____ A fee of $200.00 has been collected from the applicant ____ A fee has not been collected

Based on the above information, water and sewer requirements have been met to the Department’s

satisfaction. All documentation has been submitted by the applicant or project representative. Any changes in

the project may result in requests for additional information by this Department.

REHS Signature Print Name/Title Date

Siskiyou County Building Division

806 South Main Street∙ Yreka, California 96097

Phone: (530) 841-2100 ∙ Fax: (530) 841-4076

Building Website

Vacaon Rental Inspecon Report

Building Department Vacaon Rental Inspecon Report

Secon 10-6.1502, Title 10, Siskiyou County Code

Applicant General Informaon

(*Required)

*Owner’s Name: *APN: Log No.:

*Owner’s Address (City, State, ZIP)

*Owner’s Cellphone: *Owner’s Email:

*Vacaon Rental Address (City, ZIP):

*Number of Bedrooms: *Number of Stories:

*Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, Other (specify):

*Water Supply: ____ Well ____ Public *Sewage Disposal: ____ Private ____ Public

*O-Street Parking (one plus number of bedrooms—spaces may be tandem):

Building Department: Verify if and when a building permit was issued for the building.

Permit #: Date:

If no permit was issued, no inspecon will be performed unl resolved.

Vacaon Rental Inspecon Checklist