1. (a) This section applies only to a short term rental property that is not an owner occupied short term rental property.
2. (b) A unit may require a special exception, special use, or zoning variance for the short term rental property that is in a residential zoning district or classification of a unit. However, the unit may not interpret and enforce the unit's zoning regulations for a special exception, special use, or zoning variance in a manner that is intended or has the effect of prohibiting or unreasonably restricting short term rentals of property to which this section applies. Denial of a special exception, special use, or zoning variance for the short term rental property may be appealed in accordance with IC 36-7-4 .

As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.