7.16.100 Violations – Penalties.
A. In addition to the revocation procedure of BC 7.16.090, any person or owner who uses, or allows the use of, property in violation of this chapter is subject to the enforcement authority of BC Chapter 1.40, Civil Infractions, and the civil infraction authority of BC 7.10.075, Regulatory Permits. Violation is a Class A civil infraction subject to penalties, which include monetary fines. Each day in which a dwelling is used in violation of this chapter shall be considered a separate violation.
B. The following conduct also constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a civil infraction:
1. Representing a dwelling as available for occupancy or rent as a short-term rental where the owner does not hold a valid operating license issued under this chapter, or making a short-term rental available for use, occupancy or rent without first obtaining a valid operating license;
2. Advertising or renting a short-term rental in a manner that does not comply with the standards of this chapter; and
3. Failure to comply with the substantive standards of BC 7.16.070 and 7.16.080. [Ord. NS-2239, 2015]