The more the Government "plans" the harder it is for regular citizens (and small landlords) to make plans.

Based on the CARES Act it doesn't matter if it's MTM or 12 month lease, you can't do a non-renewal or evict for non-payment if the property has a federally backed mortgage or the tenant is using government subsidy such as section 8.

We are currently both unemployed due to the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism sector but have more than enough money to pay the entirety of the lease and security deposit upfront.

I just got a loan through the sba disaster government loans.

Government insured or conventionalClauses in special provisions Tax treatment on mortgage interest payment

The local government agency has made it so easy to get permits approved due to the shortage of housing.I am hoping we could network and attend seminar and grow our business. 

If you have a mortgage backed by Fannie/Freddie/USDA/VA (which is a very large percentage of mortgages), or receive any other type of support from the federal government (Section VIII, etc), you'd actually be breaking Federal law by charging late fees or penalties. 

If permitted, zoning may have conditions for you to comply with such as setbacks.Contact your local government otherwise to determine if there are any regulations you must follow. 

I was also wondering which government agency I would need to contact about permitting.

This is sad to see as it appears your local governing body is submitting to State influenced legislation.