Vacation Rentals FAQ's

Properties 2.5 acres or larger countywide.

Section 10-6.1502(h) outlines the requirements of vacation rentals:

Property Management, Section 10-6.1502(h)(1)

A vacation rental is required to be managed by a county resident or professional property management firm located in Siskiyou County and that such resident or firm be available on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.

Maximum Rental Period, Section 10-6.1502(h)(2)

Maximum Rental period for each occupancy is limited to no more than thirty (30) consecutive days.

Occupancy, Section 10-6.1502(h)(3)

Occupancy requirements shall:

• Meet the Uniform Housing Code.
• Meet the existing State and local water and sewage disposal regulations, including testing of the water supply as required, if provided by a private water source.

Accessory Uses, Section 10-6.1502(h)(4)

Pools, spas, saunas, and shared laundry facilities, if provided, are considered to be public facilities and shall be subject to Health and Building Department review for compliance with State and local regulations for public pools and laundries.

Inspections, Section 10-6.1502(h)(5)

Prior to the issuance of a use permit, both Siskiyou County Building and Environmental Health Department inspections are required to determine whether the facility complies with established standards.

Parking, Section 10-6.1502(h)(6)

One off-street parking space shall be provided for the vacation rental, plus one additional space for each bedroom. Such spaces may be provided in tandem.

Signs, Section 10-6.1502(h)(7)

One non-illuminated sign, not in excess of two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted.

Neighborhood Compatibility, Section 10-6.1502(h)(8)

The Planning Commission may consider modification of the above standards, may apply more restrictive standards, or may add other conditions to the use permit as a means to maintain compatibility with the neighborhood.

The Planning Commission's action shall consider the decision of duly recognized Property Owners Associations concerning the establishment of vacation rentals within their jurisdiction, and

Maximum Occupancy, Section 10-6.1502(h)(9)

The maximum occupancy is limited to the number and size of sleeping rooms. Each sleeping room shall have not less than seventy (70) square feet of floor area for the first two (2) occupants. The floor area requirement shall increase at a rate of fifty (50) square feet for each occupant in excess of two (2). In no instance shall the occupancy exceed ten (10) persons.

City of Mt. Shasta Sphere of Influence, Section 10-6.1502(h)(10)

Vacation rentals within the Sphere of Influence of the City of Mt. Shasta shall only be allowed on parcels of two and one-half (2.5) acres or greater.

1. Submit and fill out our Vacation Rental permit application package.
2. Pay fees associated with the application package.
3. Once an application is deemed complete, our office will send an application complete letter.
4. Complete and sign the Right to Farm Agreement and Indemnification Agreement.
5. Staff routes the application package to other departments and agencies review; this is known as our ’15-day review’ which allows for departments and agencies to provide comment on a specific application.
6. After the 15-day review, the application is given to a planner to process and analyze the project.
7. Once the planner has finished processing and analyzing the project, the project will go to Planning Commission for approval or denial.
8. Should the project be approved, the applicant must meet all of the Conditions of Approval prior to issuance of their use permit.
9. After conditions are met and permit is issued, you are allowed to operate your vacation rental.