Each unincorporated Washoe County STR gets an occupancy limit set by the Planning and Building Division. The occupant load is calculated as one occupant per 200 square feet of habitable space, with no age exemption and daytime and nighttime limits the same.
Under WCC 110.319.15(e), an occupancy limit is established for every STR based on the dwelling and property. The occupant load is calculated as one occupant per 200 square feet of habitable space per Table 1004.5 of the 2018 International Building Code. Only qualifying habitable sleeping areas count; garages, storage areas, bathrooms, hallways, closets, and unpermitted conversions cannot be used for sleeping. No distinction is made based on the occupant's age, and daytime and nighttime occupancy limits are identical. Occupancy may be further limited by available on-site parking or voluntary reduced limits proposed by the owner.
Exceeding the permitted occupancy violates WCC 110.319; enforced via nuisance procedures under WCC 50.308 and administrative enforcement under Chapter 125, and repeated violations can suspend or revoke the permit.
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