Richland County Code Sec. 16-82 caps overnight occupancy at two persons per bedroom (as defined in the International Building Code), excluding minor children, plus two additional people per dwelling unit.
The county sets a specific overnight occupancy formula for short-term rentals in unincorporated Richland County. Under Sec. 16-82, maximum overnight occupancy cannot exceed two persons per bedroom (bedroom as defined in the International Building Code), excluding minor children, plus two additional people per dwelling unit. So a three-bedroom STR permits up to eight adults (6 + 2) plus minor children. Bedrooms must meet the IBC definition to count toward the limit, preventing owners from converting non-conforming rooms into extra sleeping space to inflate capacity.
Exceeding the occupancy limit violates Sec. 16-82 and can trigger a county compliance inspection and enforcement under county ordinances.
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