Northfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-95

In addition to the other requirements contained in this article, the following requirements apply to short-term rentals. (1)
Purpose and requirements. The city recognizes that short-term rentals provide an opportunity for residents to use their property to generate supplemental income; and, when properly managed, short-term rentals have a minimal impact on surrounding properties. When not properly managed, short-term rentals have the capacity to generate noise, traffic, and trash beyond what is typically present in a residential neighborhood, creating a nuisance. These issues can be especially acute when the owner of the property does not reside in the home. To promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the city facilitates and regulates the use of residential properties for short-term rentals by:
a. Requiring the licensure of short-term rentals and compliance of short-term rentals with the requirements of this article.
b. Establishing standards pertaining to noise, occupancy, sanitation, and parking for short-term rentals. Short-term rental operations shall conform to all existing standards listed in Minnesota Statutes and Rules, and this city code including but not limited to with regards to noise, occupancy, sanitation, and parking.
c. Restricting licensure to only the following zoning districts set forth in chapter 34 of this Code. Table 2.7-1: Permitted Principal Uses.
(2) License required. No property shall be used as a short-term rental without a license issued by the city. The procedure for receiving a license shall be as follows:
a. Application for a license shall be made pursuant to section 14-91 and issued pursuant to the requirements of this article.
b. An applicant is limited to a maximum of ten licenses to own and operate short-term rental units within city limits. A separate license under this article is required for each short-term rental unit on a parcel.
(3) Standards. The following standards apply to all short-term rentals:
a. Listings advertising the property's availability for rent must state the license number, maximum occupancy permitted by the license, and the maximum number of vehicles that may be parked overnight on the property.
b. An appropriate number of waste containers must be present to accommodate the amount of trash generated by the short-term rental. Waste may not be stored outside of approved containers. All waste containers must be stored outside of public view, except on day of collection.
c. Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. no more than the maximum number of overnight guests stipulated in the license may be present on the property.
d. Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles stipulated in the license. At no time may vehicles be parked on grass or so as to obstruct access to neighboring residences, the public right-of-way, or emergency vehicle access.
e. The owner, agent, representative or manager of a short-term rental operation shall designate and provide information to the city, and each renter for a point of contact that would be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to issues, which may arise regarding the short-term rental. An owner or manager must be able to physically respond to a complaint within three hours of being notified of the problem.
f. Every short-term rental unit shall have a conspicuously placed informational placard in the unit that clearly identifies the names of the license holder and management entity, along with the license number and pertinent information such as the physical address and emergency contact phone numbers. Information shall also be clearly posted regarding use of water, sewer, septic systems and waste disposal.
g. To remain in compliance with the requirements of this section, the operator of a short-term rental shall be at all times be in compliance article II of chapter 74 of this Code with regard to lodging taxes, including but not limited to all reporting and payment requirements. Failure to comply with article II of chapter 74 of this Code shall constitute grounds for non-renewal, suspension, or revocation of a short-term rental license to which such lodging tax applies.
(4) Prohibitions. The following prohibitions apply to short-term rentals:
a. No short-term rentals are allowed in recreational vehicles.
b. No short-term rentals are allowed in any accessory structure, except an accessory dwelling unit meeting the requirements of this Code.
c. The total number of licenses issued to any person or related entities pursuant to this article shall not exceed ten across all permitted zoning districts in the city. The city reserves the right to deny a renewal application if the short-term rental was not rented for at least one day in each quarter during the one-year period preceding the date on which the licensee's application for renewal was submitted to the city.