(A) Licensing. A bed and breakfast must be licensed by city according to current licensing regulations.
(B) Single-family construction. Each premises must have been originally designed and constructed as a single-family residence and must be occupied and operated by its owner. The structure shall remain a residential structure; i.e., the kitchen shall not be remodeled into a commercial kitchen.
(C) Maximum floor area. Not more than 25% of the total floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used for bed and breakfast sleeping rooms.
(D) Location of rooms. No bed and breakfast sleeping rooms shall be located in a basement or attic.
(E) Cooking. Cooking for bed and breakfast guests shall take place in the same kitchen as used by the property owner. There shall be no separate cooking facilities in the rented rooms for bed and breakfast stay. Breakfast is the only meal that may be served to guests.
(F) Bedroom size. Bed and breakfast bedrooms shall contain a minimum of 120 square feet for the first two occupants, with an additional 30 square feet for each additional occupant.
(G) Occupants. Bed and breakfast occupants shall be limited to four in one room at any one time.
(H) Length of stay. The stay of bed and breakfast guests shall be no more than 14 consecutive days and not more than 30 days in any one calendar year.
(I) Restroom. If one restroom, no more than six people (residents and guests) shall occupy the residence overnight. For each additional restroom, six additional people shall be permitted for overnight stays provided all other aspects of this ordinance are satisfied.
(J) Sign. A two-foot square sign, affixed flat against the dwelling and not illuminated, will be permitted.
(K) Parking surface and screening. All parking required per §§ 154.070 through 154.075, shall be off the street, in the side or back (not front) yard. In additional to parking places for the owners of a bed and breakfast, one additional parking place must be provided for each room available to be rented. All parking spaces shall be paved or graded to city standards with materials that maintain the historical character of the neighborhood. Natural screening by use of plant materials or other screening may be required to screen parking areas from adjoining residential properties.
(L) Structural additions. No additions to existing structures will be approved for the purpose of adding bed and breakfast space. New construction in residential zones will be permitted subject to review and approval of the Planning Commission.
(M) Common areas. Bed and breakfast guests shall have access to all common areas, including, but not limited to, dining rooms, parlors, screened-in porches and the like.
(Ord. passed 11-2-2005)