1. Overview – Are Short‑Term Rentals Allowed?

Yes. Short‑term rentals (rentals of ≤ 30 days per stay) are permitted in the City of Plymouth, California only after obtaining a Short‑Term Rental Use Permit. The permit is an administrative use permit required for any legal primary residential dwelling or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that will be rented for fewer than 30 days. The purpose of the permit is to ensure the STR is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods and to impose conditions that mitigate potential impacts such as parking, noise, trash disposal, and event control.

Key statutory references: PMC 19.14.030 (Administrative Use Permits) and PMC 19.90 (Short‑Term Rentals).

2. How to Start a Short‑Term Rental Business in Plymouth, CA

| Step | Action | Details | |------|--------|---------| | 1 | Verify Eligibility | Confirm the property is a legal primary residence or a legal ADU located within the City of Plymouth (Amador County). | | 2 | Assemble Required Documents | See Section 3 for the complete checklist. | | 3 | Identify the Local Contact Person | If you will not be the on‑site manager, appoint a local contact who can respond to inquiries within 20 minutes. | | 4 | Pay the Application Fee | $195 payable to the City of Plymouth (covers the administrative processing of the permit). | | 5 | Submit the Application | Complete the Short‑Term Rental Use Permit Application (see PDF under Source Links) and submit it together with all required submittals to the City Planning Department. Original ink signatures are required from both the property owner and the operator (or a notarized authorization if the applicant is not the owner). | | 6 | Public Notice | Upon approval, the City will mail a notice to all property owners within 300 ft of the subject property, giving neighbors an opportunity to comment. | | **