Clallam County is a destination for thousands of visitors annually attracted to the area’s scenic beauty and variety of cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, and these visitors are in need of local accommodations. Short-term rental of residences referred to hereafter as “vacation rentals” have become an established use throughout Clallam County. It is the purpose of this chapter for vacation rentals to be operated in a way that will avoid unreasonable disturbances to neighbors and area residents and for renters to know they are safe and can enjoy their stay. Other types of transient accommodations are not regulated by this chapter.