A. Required Disclosure. To protect the peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the Town’s residents and visitors, the owner or owner’s designee shall be responsible for displaying the permit number issued by the Town on each advertisement for such vacation rental.

B. In addition to the permit number that must be included in the short-term rental’s listing, the owner shall complete and prominently display the following statement in the short-term rental’s online lodging marketplace or other listing:

The Owner of this property will provide you with pertinent safety information, explain your responsibilities under the Fountain Hills Town Code, and expect you to certify your compliance therewith.

You must not use this property for any nonresidential or other prohibited activity or use, as defined in Fountain Hills Town Code Section X-X-X. Any renter who causes, permits, facilitates, aides, or abets such prohibited use of this property shall be subject to a civil infraction carrying a mandatory penalty of a minimum of $500.00, in addition to any other penalties which the Town may impose.

The use of this Short-Term Rental to house sex offenders is prohibited by State Law and by the Fountain Town Code. The Owner of this Short-Term Rental is required to perform a background check on you and your guests prior to your stay.

C. Violations. In addition to any other penalty pursuant to the Town Code, a violation of this section shall be a civil offense. Each advertisement in violation of this section shall constitute a separate violation. (22-09, Amended, 11/15/2022)