§ 40-527. Bed and breakfast inn.

Bed and breakfast inns are subject to the following standards:

(1)

Ownership residency. The owner of the property, or one of the owners if more than one, must reside in the facility.

(2)

Employees. The bed and breakfast inn shall be operated exclusively by members of the resident family, except that one nonfamily worker shall be permitted.

(3)

Maximum occupancy. The maximum allowable occupancy shall be ten adult guests. Each guestroom shall be limited to two adults, with the exception that parents traveling with minors or dependents shall be allowed a total occupancy of four individuals.

(4)

Minimum lot area. A minimum lot area of 0.75 acre of land shall be required.

(5)

Separation requirement. No bed and breakfast shall be located nearer than 750 feet from any other approved and operating bed and breakfast, as measured from the nearest boundary line of each lot and running along the shortest distance between each of such lots.

(6)

Residential appearance and additions. In residential zoning districts where permitted, the facility shall retain its single-family residential appearance. The operation of the bed and breakfast in residential zoning districts where permitted shall be limited to the existing structures built for single-family residential use. No additions, alterations or modifications to the existing structures shall be allowed which would change the residential character of the property (i.e., adding rooms to accommodate additional guests).

(7)

Meals and food service limitations. Food service shall be limited to morning meals only and may be served only to registered guests. No food preparation or cooking for guests shall be conducted within any guest room, and the guest rooms shall not contain kitchen facilities.

(8)

Special events prohibited. No parties, weddings, conferences, entertainment or similar special events or facilities shall be permitted.

(9)

Parking. The bed and breakfast inn shall provide one parking space per guest room, for a maximum of five required spaces. In residential zoning districts where permitted, no parking spaces may be located in the front yard of the residence. No on-street parking shall be allowed.

(10)

Signage. In residential zoning districts where permitted, one identification sign shall be permitted, provided it is no larger in size than six square feet. Placement and design of the sign shall be indicated on the site plan submitted with the bed and breakfast application and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission.

(Code 1997, § 40-704; Ord. of 2-6-2012, § 1(40-704))