Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 5.76 allows home-sharing only in the host's primary residence, which must be occupied at least 183 nights per year. Each host may have only one primary residence, and the property must be in an R-1 or R-2 zone with no ADU or junior ADU.
Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 5.76 defines home sharing as renting bedrooms in a dwelling that is the host's primary residence, occupied at least 183 nights per year, and a host may have only one primary residence. Primary residency is established with two documents tying the applicant to the property, at least one dated to show one year of residency, such as a photo ID, voter or vehicle registration, insurance bills, or utility bills. Eligible properties must be in an R-1 (single-family) or R-2 (two-unit) zone. Home sharing is not allowed in any Specific Plan zone, nor on any property with an ADU or junior ADU. Under California Government Code Section 66323, ADUs cannot be rented for under 30 days.
Home-sharing a property that is not the host's primary residence, or that contains an ADU or junior ADU, is not permitted and results in denial or revocation of the permit.
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