Southtowns Record

Local 2-2026 Short Term Rental

Government
Town of Wales
Kind
Other
Topics
Short-term rentals, Zoning and land use, Public safety, Housing, Water, sewer and drainage

Original document

Text · page 5 of 9

(4) Each establishment shall have exits clearly marked.

(5) Each establishment shall have adequate exits (number, location and size) for the
  maximum number of guests which can be housed pursuant to this chapter.

(6) Each guest room shall have a functioning smoke detector that complies with the
  New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements.

(7) Each establishment shall have functioning carbon monoxide detectors as required
  by code.

(8) Each guest room shall have written information clearly posted, showing the
  location of all means of exiting the building in the event of an emergency.

(9) Each traditional dwelling unit and Non-traditional Dwelling Units at the discretion
  of the Code Enforcement Officer shall have a minimum of one (1) fire
  extinguisher (2A10BC rated) on each floor with sleeping quarters and may, in
  the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer, be required to have additional
  such fire extinguishers available. All fire extinguishers must be inspected once a
  year.

(10) The required fee for the inspection shall be paid each year to the office of the
  Code Enforcement Officer.

(11) The maximum number of occupants allowed to stay in a short-term rental unit
  shall be determined by the Code Enforcement Officer, based on the size, design,
  and configuration of the unit, as well as the availability of sanitary facilities and
  means of egress. The Code Enforcement Officer shall establish an occupancy
  limit that ensures safe and reasonable living conditions for all guests. No short-
  term rental may exceed the occupancy limit set by the Code Enforcement
  Officer.

(12) Any Non-traditional Dwelling Unit offered as a short-term rental shall clearly
  disclose the type and availability of sanitary facilities, including toilets, sinks,
  showers, or other bathing provisions. The disclosure shall also explain the
  procedure for use and maintenance of these facilities during a guest’s stay (e.g.,
  connection to a sewer or septic system, on-site composting toilets, shared
  facilities, or required waste disposal practices). This information must be
  included in all advertisements, listings, and booking platforms to ensure guests
  have a clear understanding of the sanitary arrangements before booking.