Short Term Rental (STR)
Short Term Rentals fall under Jackson County Chapter 17, Zoning Ordinance.
Short Term rentals are defined as a residential dwelling that is offered for rent for a fee and for fewer than 29 consecutive days. Also, known as a VRBO or vacation rental by owner.
Short term rentals are allowed as a conditional use within the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 residential districts and the A-1 and A-2 agricultural districts. The following condition will apply:
(a) Must meet all local building code requirements.
(b) Must meet all County Health Department licensing requirements.
(c) Must meet all applicable State requirements.
(d) Must meet all County Sanitary provisions for private septic system.
(e) Must meet the parking stall requirements of Section 17.50
Once Conditional Use Permit application (CUP) and fee is received by the Jackson County Zoning office we will begin to process the paperwork. CUP application notice will be sent to adjacent property owners within 300 feet of requesting parcel. CUP notifications will also be announced in Banner Journal for 2 weeks and announced on the radio. CUP is also sent to local township. Local townships provide their positions on granting the CUP; it is recommended that the CUP applicant attend this Township meeting to address any concerns/issues the local township may have. Once this is completed, the CUP request will be added to the Zoning Committee agenda and will be heard during the next Zoning Committee meeting.