CITY OF ASBURY PARK ONE MUNICIPAL PLAZA ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712 PHONE: (732) 502-5742 FAX: (732) 502-5738 CITY COUNCIL JOHN MOOR, MAYOR AMY QUINN, DEPUTY MAYOR YVONNE CLAYTON JESSE KENDLE EILEEN CHAPMAN MICHAEL CAPABIANCO, CITY MANAGER SHORT TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION PROCESS As per Ordinance 2017-40 of the Code of the City of Asbury Park, a short-term rental (also referenced as STR ) shall mean the accessory use [rental] of a dwelling unit, for occupancy by someone other than the unit s owner or permanent resident, for a period of thirty (30) or less consecutive days, up to a cumulative total period of not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days in a calendar year. Any short-term rental requires a STR Permit and a Certificate of Inspection (CI) issued by the City. Approved STR Permits and CI s are valid for one year. Fees: $300.00 annually (both new and renewal applications) Applicants for a Short Term Rental Permit and Certificate of Inspection must complete the required application (attached), which includes submission of copies of all required documentation referenced in the below checklist, as well as executed Acknowledgement of Owner and Certification of STR Property Agent and/or Responsible Party (as applicable). Please use the following checklist as a guide for a complete package. Completed approval process of all City Departments, and completed (attached) Departmental Approval form: 1- Zoning confirmation by the Zoning Officer for the City of Asbury Park, confirming that the property is not being occupied or used in violation of the City s Land Use Regulations and Zoning Ordinance, and that the STR is permitted; 2- Tax and Sewer- confirmation by Tax Collector that all tax and sewer charges have been paid to date and are current; 3- Construction- confirmation by the Construction Department that there are no open building permits on the property in which the STR is located; 4- Fire Safety- inspection by the Fire Safety Official confirming that the property is in compliance with all Fire Safety regulations. Completed all required STR Permit and Certificate of Inspection Application details (attached); Provided original executed application and attached (and executed) acknowledgement by Owner, and Certification of Authorized Agent confirming understanding and adherence to all applicable City regulations regarding short-term rentals. If authorized agent is completing and executing for Owner, there must be valid authorization from Owner provided;
Pursuant to 13-1000.4 (b) Short-term rentals shall be permitted to be conducted in the following classifications of property in the City of Asbury Park (check off which applies to your property): o 1- Condominium units, where the Condominium Association By-Laws or Master Deed permit a short-term rental, and where the owner of the unit legally identifies the address as his or her principal residence; o 2- Individually or collectively owned single-family residences, which one of the owners legally identifies as the address of his or her principal residence, as that term is defined by Ordinance; o 3- One unit within a two-family residential dwelling, where the other unit is occupied by the owner and identified by the owner as his or her principal residence, as that term is defined by Ordinance; o 4- Not more than one unit in any multi-family residential dwelling, where one other unit in the same dwelling is occupied by the owner and identified by the owner as his or her principal residence, as that term is defined by Ordinance; and o 5- Not more than one room within a single-family residential dwelling unit, where the room shares common kitchen and bathroom facilities with the occupant of the dwelling unit, and the remainder of the single-family dwelling unit is occupied by the owner and identified by the owner as his or her principal residence, as that term is defined by Ordinance. o Exempt property based on having been issued a valid 2017 Summer Rental C.O. [insert S. R. C. O. # ] If this is a condominium short-term rental permit application, a letter approving short term rental of the unit by the Condominium Association must be submitted with the application. Attached to and concurrent with submission of the Permit Application, the owner MUST provide the following documents: 1. Proof of principal residence requirement by submission of copy of a valid and current NJ Driver s License or NJ State issued Identification Card (unless property is exempt as having been issued a valid 2017 Summer Rental C.O.); 2. Proof of the Applicant s current ownership of the short-term rental unit. (A copy of the current, legally recorded Deed to the property, tax bill or other document verifying CURRENT ownership satisfies this requirement); 3. Proof of general liability insurance on the subject property, in a minimum amount of $500,000.00, which policy must be in the name of the Owner/Applicant, and in full force and effect for the entire duration of the 12 month Permit period, and; 4. If STR property is owned by an LLC, a Corporation or Partnership, a copy of the Operating Agreement (for LLC), Buy-Sell Agreement (for Corporation), or Partnership Agreement (for Partnership) must be produced to verify the current members/principals in the entity; 5. Executed Certification(s) from the property Owner s STR Property Agent and/or Responsible Party, wherein said parties acknowledge and agree that they shall perform all of their respective duties in compliance with the STR Ordinance and comply with all other applicable laws of the City of Asbury Park in connection with the STR. Payment, in full, of the annual STR Permit and CI fees, and any other additional fees, as applicable. INCOMPLETE PACKAGES AT TIME OF SUBMISSION WILL BE REJECTED AND SUBJECT TO A REAPPLICATION FEE
SHORT TERM RENTAL AND CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION APPLICATION A. SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATION: Street Address: Lot/Block/Subdivision: Category of STR: B. SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER: Owner Name(s):* Mailing Address: (Must be physical street address; NO P.O. Box accepted) City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Cell/Secondary Phone: Email Address: *If Owner is an LLC, Corporation or Partnership, the following information MUST be included: Individual Names of ALL Members of LLC, Principals of Corporation or Partners in Partnership: (attach additional sheet if necessary) NAME ADDRESS (include street address, no PO Box) PHONE NUMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
C. RESPONSIBLE PARTY:* Primary Contact Name: Company Name: Mailing Address: (Must be physical street address; NO P.O. Box accepted) City, State, Zip: Contact Phone: (Must be phone number answered twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week) Email: (Email address will be used for the purpose of future communications and must be active for communications at all times). * (Must be individual designated and authorized by property owner to act on behalf of owner, responsible for all aspects of the STR and tenants conduct, and accept service of process on behalf of owner) ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE: $300.00 ADDITIONAL FEES AS APPLICABLE: $85.00 Fee for 21 day Conditional CI (CCI) - Accepted forms of payment are Check or Money Order - Checks shall be made payable to: City of Asbury Park REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE: Pursuant to the City of Asbury Park Ordinance No. 13-1000.5-D: The short-term rental permit, if granted, shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. I hereby certify that all of the above information which I have provided in completing this STR Permit and CI application is true and accurate. Owner name printed legibly: Relationship to STR Property: Signature of Property Owner or STR Property Agent Date:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT By signing in the space below, the Property Owner or STR Property Rental Agent hereby certifies, affirms and acknowledges that he/she has read all of the information in this STR application package, is fully familiar with, and understands all requirements and property owner obligations set forth in the City of Asbury Park STR Ordinance, and agrees to comply with all responsibilities as outlined below, and as required by all applicable laws of the City of Asbury Park: 1. The STR property constitutes my (or if agent signing, the owner s) principal residence, as defined in Subsection 13-1000.3 of the STR Ordinance, or I am entitled to and eligible for an exemption from that requirement as set forth in Subsection 13-1000.4(d) of the STR Ordinance; 2. The phone number for the Responsible Party will be answered twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, by a party with authority to address or coordinate problems associated with the STR dwelling unit. I understand that the Responsible Party is always the first number the City will call regarding complaints; 3. The Responsible Party resides within the local area, and is able to respond in person to complaints or emergencies within one (1) hour and correct violations within a reasonable amount of time; 4. The number of legal, on-site parking spaces available to the STR premises (consisting of legal off-street & adjacent on-street parking) is:. I understand that my agreement with STR occupants shall limit the number of vehicles permitted to be parked in connection with the STR to a MAXIMUM of one (1) vehicle per two (2) occupants in the STR property; 5. The address number of the STR residence is displayed and clearly visible, legible, and contrasting, from the street or private way on which the STR property fronts, as described in detail in the City of Asbury Park Municipal Code; 6. The Owner or Owner s STR Agent and Responsible Party agrees to make every effort to avoid and/or mitigate issues with on-street parking in the neighborhood in which the STR is located resulting from the STR, in order to avoid a shortage of parking for residents in the surrounding neighborhood; 7. I agree that my property will not be rented as a STR to anyone younger than twenty-one (21) years of age. I further agree that the primary occupant of any STR of my property, executing the STR Agreement between myself and the STR Occupant, will be over the age of twenty-one (21), and will be the party who will actually occupy the property during the term of the short-term rental. I understand that the primary occupant may have guests under the age of twenty-one (21) who may share and occupy the property with them; 8. All STR occupants will be informed by the Responsible Party of applicable City laws and regulations and Homeowner Association rules and regulations, concerning and regulating the STR, including but not limited to noise, vehicle parking, household garbage, and common area usage issues arising as a result of the STR; 9. I will not advertise the STR on any web-based listing site or list the property as a STR with a realtor, prior to obtaining a STR permit and CI properly issued by the City of Asbury Park. Further, I agree that I will include the STR Permit number issued by the City on each and every web-based listing of the property as a STR, in a conspicuous place on the ad (preferably the top of the page), so that said permit number is visible and able to be easily identified;
10. Each and every time there is a change of occupancy by transient occupants during the year when the STR permit is active, the STR property owner, or STR property rental agent must provide the City with information as to the identity of every transient occupant who will be occupying the STR property, on a form to be made available by the Department of Property Improvement and Neighborhood Preservation or in electronic format on the City website; 11. I understand that any misuse of STR rights granted by the City in connection with the issuance of the STR Permit, or the filing of multiple complaints pertaining to the STR with the City of Asbury Park or the City s Police Department may subject me to possible revocation of this permit and/or issuance of fines or penalties; 12. I certify that there have been no prior revocations or suspensions of this STR Permit or any City issued Certificate of Occupancy for the same property which is the subject of this STR Permit. I hereby certify that the statements made in this Application and Acknowledgement are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements or information provided by me herein, or the violation of any of the above terms or provisions of the STR Ordinance, are grounds for denial of this STR Application, revocation of the STR Permit and issuance of fines or penalties by the Municipal Court of the City of Asbury Park. I further certify, affirm and acknowledge that I will adhere to all STR Permit conditions and regulations, as required by the applicable STR Ordinance of the City of Asbury Park. Applicant Signature: Date: THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFF o Copy of valid and current state identification YES NO o Acknowledgement signed: YES NO o Short-Term Rental Property is a permitted use: YES NO o Copy of Condo Assoc. Letter: YES NO (as applicable) o Copy of Proof of Ownership: YES NO o Copy of liability insurance: YES NO o $300.00 fee paid: YES NO o $85.00 CCO Fee paid: YES NO (as applicable) Completed and Reviewed by: Staff Initials Date: Rejected Under Review Approved Certificate of Inspection (CI) Issued: YES NO STR Permit # Date Permit and CI Issued: Expiration Date: