Chesterfield requires the property owner to operate the short-term rental, but the zoning standards do not require the host to be physically present or on-site during guest stays.
The short-term rental standards (section 19.2-32-40) require owner operation and one rental per lot, but the published standards do not impose an on-site host-presence requirement during rentals. In practice the owner runs the rental and remains responsible for compliance, guest conduct, and tax collection. Because the modernized ordinance is new (effective January 1, 2026), verify any updated presence or 24/7 local-contact requirements with the Planning Department before listing.
Non-owner operation is a zoning violation; there is no separate penalty tied to physical host presence.
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