A bed and breakfast inn shall be approved only in compliance with this title and the following:
A. The lot shall have at least thirty five feet (35') of frontage on a dedicated street.
B. One off street parking space shall be provided per employee, plus one space per guestroom. On street curbside parking may be used to satisfy this requirement at the rate of two (2) spaces per sixty feet (60') of lot frontage on a dedicated street.
C. Meals may be served to residents, employees, overnight lodgers and guests of overnight lodgers only. No cooking facilities shall be allowed in guestrooms.
D. Such use shall conform to all applicable health, safety and building codes and must be capable of such use without structural or site alteration which changes the residential character of the structure and yards.
E. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold on the premises.
F. No receptions, banquets or catering shall be permitted, other than for registered lodgers.
G. Any commercial use shall be incidental to the bed and breakfast use, i.e., gift shop, etc., and shall be limited to five percent (5%) of the total square foot area of the main floor of the building.
H. The dwelling must be at least fifty (50) years old or receive planning commission approval on a finding that, because of its existing or proposed prominent spatial location, contrasts of siting or scale, it is or would be an easily identifiable visual feature of its neighborhood or the agricultural and rural setting of the town, or contributes to the distinctive quality or identity of the town.
I. One identification sign not exceeding the area requirements for the respective zone in which the inn is located may be placed on an ornamental masonry wall, monument or structure that is unobtrusive and blends in well with the surrounding character of the neighborhood or building design. The freestanding sign shall not be higher than five feet (5'), unless the sign is located adjacent to an arterial road, in which case the height of the sign shall not exceed ten feet (10'). If illuminated, only hooded spot lighting is allowed, thus prohibiting back lighted signs. In any case, the sign must be approved by the planning commission prior to its construction.
J. No long term rental of rooms shall be permitted. The maximum stay for lodgers shall be seven (7) days.
K. A town business license shall be obtained as a condition of approval.
L. Supervision by an on site manager or owner shall be required on a twenty four (24) hour per day basis.
M. Care shall be taken to ensure that no exterior lighting shines directly into adjoining properties. (Ord., 1-18-2005; amd. Ord. 20-02, 3-17-2020)