For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. The resident owner of the property under consideration for a permit under this subchapter, or an authorized agent thereof.
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT. A single-family residence that is occupied by the resident owner thereof, which may provide overnight lodging to paying nonresident guests, and in which such nonresident guests may be served breakfast only, and which has been granted a permit under this subchapter as complying with all other applicable state and local regulations.
BUSINESS DAY. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. exclusive of legal holidays.
DEDICATED BATHROOM. A room consisting of a water closet, sink and bathtub or shower facility that is identified as being available for use by the nonresident guests.
DOCUMENT OF ACCEPTANCE. A document setting forth the applicant’s acceptance of the terms of the special bed and breakfast use permit.
HOUSEHOLD BATHROOM. A room consisting of a water closet, sink and bathtub or shower facility that is used or intended to be used by the resident owners, resident family members or resident guests, residing in the dwelling or the invited guests thereof. The HOUSEHOLD BATHROOM shall be separate from the dedicated bathroom and shall not a part of a nonresident guest room.
HOUSEHOLD KITCHEN. A room designed or intended to be used by the resident owner or the immediate family thereof residing on the premises for the preparation of meals and that includes cooking, refrigeration, and sink facilities.
INFANT. A very young human being, ranging in age between birth and two years of age.
INVITED GUEST. A friend, acquaintance, family member or other individual invited to the property by the resident owner, a resident family member or resident guest residing on the property without compensation.
NONRESIDENT GUEST. An individual who compensates the resident owner to stay in a nonresident guest room for a period not exceeding 30 days in any 12-month period.
NONRESIDENT GUEST ROOM. A bedroom or suite, including a dedicated bathroom but not including a kitchen or kitchenette, that is used, by or intended to be used by a nonresident guest for compensation.
ORIGINAL APPLICATION. An initial application, meeting the requirements of this subchapter, submitted by a resident owner to obtain a special bed and breakfast use permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment.
RENEWAL APPLICATION. An application submitted per the procedure of this subchapter by a resident owner to operate a bed and breakfast establishment for an additional one-year period following the July 31 expiration of a valid special bed and breakfast use permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment.
RESIDENT FAMILY MEMBER. A member of the resident owners’ immediate family who has established legal residency at the property.
RESIDENT GUEST. An individual other than a member of the resident owners’ immediate family who has established legal residency at the property.
RESIDENT OWNER. The owner or owners of the property who reside on the premises.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR. The individual appointed by Village Council as the Village Administrator of the Village of Bluffton or a duly appointed representative thereof.
(Ord. 10-2013, passed 5-28-2013)