Sonora requires a Transient Use Permit under Municipal Code Chapter 17.64 for all short-term rentals. Permits are only issued for primary residences, must be renewed annually, and operators must obtain a business license. ADUs cannot be used as STRs.
Chapter 17.64 of the Sonora Municipal Code requires a separate transient use permit for each parcel with a short-term rental. Operating without a valid permit is unlawful. The permit is restricted to primary residences of operators within the city. Accessory dwelling units as defined in Government Code §65852.2 are prohibited from STR use. A local contact person must be available 24/7 and physically present within 30 minutes of contact. No signage indicating STR availability is permitted.
Operating without a permit is unlawful under Chapter 17.64. Violations subject to code enforcement action and potential permit revocation.
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