Renewing a Homestay Zoning Permit

A property owner that has obtained a homestay zoning permit shall apply to renew the zoning permit annually on the date of issuance of the homestay zoning permit in accordance with the following regulations:Each application to renew shall include proof that there is currently a valid State of Hawaii general excise tax license and transient accommodations tax license for the homestay operation. Failure to meet this condition will result in the automatic denial of the application for renewal of the homestay zoning permit(s). The applicant may reapply for renewal within the annual time allotment by presenting a currently valid State of Hawaii general excise tax license and transient accommodation tax license for the homestay operation;Each application to renew shall include proof that the primary residential structure(s) used for the homestay operation is the owner's primary residence, and the respective owner is benefiting under Sec. 5A-11 of this Code for a homeowner's exemption for the homestay site in the year preceding the date of renewal;Upon renewal, the Planning Department may initiate re-inspection of properties for compliance with other provisions of this chapter or other pertinent land use laws, and may withhold approval of a renewal application and issue cease and desist notices to the applicant until all violations have been resolved;The applicant shall pay a renewal fee of $750 to the Director of Finance. All renewal fees shall be deposited to the Transient Accommodation Enforcement Account within Fund 251; andEnforcement of this section shall be subject to Section 8-3.5 of the Kauai County Code 1987, as amended.