Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gardner, KS

Short-term rentals are defined as "Lodging – Short-Term Rental of Detached House" (a dwelling rented for any term less than 30 consecutive days) and are permitted only as a conditional use in specified residential districts (shown as C* in the City’s Use Table). Owners must provide tenants with city ordinance information on parking/noise/nuisances, post and enforce occupancy limits, provide owner and property-manager contact information to tenants and the City, mark property boundaries to prevent trespass, and not rent solely to host parties or special events (GMC 17.05.050 R).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Gardner. 1) File a Conditional Use Permit application with the City of Gardner Community Development/Planning & Zoning (submit application and required site plan/design materials and pay the non-refundable fee per the City Fee Schedule). 2) Complete required public notice (mailed notice to property owners within 200 feet or 1,000 feet when adjacent to unincorporated land, and/or post signage), and appear before the Planning Commission for review/hearing per the Planning Commission application timeline. 3) If approved, comply with the specific standards in GMC 17.05.050 R (occupancy posting, tenant information, contact information on-file and maintained with the City, boundary marking, event prohibition) and any conditions of approval.

1) File a Conditional Use Permit application with the City of Gardner Community Development/Planning & Zoning (submit application and required site plan/design materials and pay the non-refundable fee per the City Fee Schedule). 2) Complete required public notice (mailed notice to property owners within 200 feet or 1,000 feet when adjacent to unincorporated land, and/or post signage), and appear before the Planning Commission for review/hearing per the Planning Commission application timeline. 3) If approved, comply with the specific standards in GMC 17.05.050 R (occupancy posting, tenant information, contact information on-file and maintained with the City, boundary marking, event prohibition) and any conditions of approval.