(A) Intent And Purpose: The city recognizes that bed and breakfasts are an asset to the community and help the preservation of historic structures because the expense of owning and maintaining historic structures has made them less suitable for single-family dwellings or businesses. Conversion of historic structures into multi-family uses is usually determined by the neighborhood where it is located. It is therefore the intention of the city to limit bed and breakfast uses to those structures where the use would benefit the surrounding area by allowing appropriate adaptive reuse of historic structures. Bed and breakfasts are allowed by a conditional use permit, subject to the conditions provided under section 10-3-5 of this title and the following conditions in the R-1, R-2, R-T, R-D and B-2 zoning districts as regulated in this section, subject to the conditions outlined in subsection (B) of this section.
(B) Standards:
1. The structure is listed on the National Historic Register, designated on the city's list as a Farmington heritage landmark or identified as an historically significant property by the heritage preservation commission.
2. The bed and breakfast shall be occupied by the owner or an agent of the owner.
3. At least two (2) off street parking spaces shall be provided on site for the owner or manager and one additional parking space per rental unit. Parking spaces shall be hard surfaced with concrete or asphalt and shall be well drained. The parking shall not be located between the front face of the principal structure and the street.
4. The dining facilities shall not be open to the public and shall be used exclusively by the registered guests unless allowed as a separate permitted or special use.
5. An identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet may be located on the site. The sign must match the architectural features of the structure. The sign may be located on the house or five feet (5') from the property line. The sign may not be illuminated.
6. A maximum of five (5) bed and breakfast units may be established in a structure and at least one bedroom must be reserved by the property owner(s) or agent.
7. The owner of the bed and breakfast shall maintain a guest register showing the name, address, motor vehicle license number, and inclusive dates of visits of all guests. No guest shall be permitted to rent accommodations or remain in occupancy for a period in excess of fourteen (14) calendar days during any consecutive ninety (90) day period.
8. The structure and performance of the operation of the bed and breakfast and residence shall comply with all local, county, and state regulations.
9. The facility shall obtain all applicable local, county, and state licenses as required for food service, lodging, and other service provided at, or in conjunction with, the facility.
10. The property shall comply with all bulk and density standards required in the applicable zoning district.
11. The property shall comply with applicable screening and landscaping standards required by the zoning ordinance.
12. All rental units shall be established within the principal structure. This requirement may be waived if the planning commission determines that an existing accessory structure is suitable for use as a bed and breakfast unit. The waiver shall be included with the conditional use permit.
13. The planning commission may modify standards or require additional standards that are site specific in order to assure the compatibility of the bed and breakfast activities with the neighborhood in which it is located.
14. The planning commission reserves the right to review the conditional use permit annually and either continue or modify the conditions of the permit.
15. The planning commission reserves the right to terminate the conditional use permit any time the owner fails to adhere to the standards or conditions established by this section or contained in the conditional use permit.
16. All bed and breakfasts shall obtain a bed and breakfast license from the city of Farmington prior to commencing operation. Licenses shall be renewed annually to ensure that all provisions of initial approval are satisfied. (Ord. 002-483, 12-2-2002)