§ 231-31. Occupancy.

A. 

No person shall occupy any dwelling unit nor shall the owner permit occupancy of any dwelling unit unless the unit is licensed in accordance with this article.

B. 

The owner shall post the maximum number of occupants in a conspicuous area within the dwelling unit. It shall be unlawful for any person, including the property owner, agent or renter, to allow a greater number of persons than the posted maximum to reside in the rental unit.

C. 

Only the maximum total number of occupants, as permitted by this chapter, may occupy the premises. It shall be unlawful for any other person to occupy any dwelling unit. This provision may be enforced against the owner, tenant or the other person occupying the premises.

D. 

Changes in tenancy must be reported to the Municipal Clerk immediately, provided that, if the name of the renter has not changed and the maximum number of occupants has not been exceeded, this update will not require the issuance of a new license.

E. 

In every written lease for each dwelling unit the owner will include a statement setting forth the maximum number of persons permitted to occupy the unit and the location of designated and permitted sleeping areas.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).