Such uses are intended to provide overnight or short-term accommodations for transient guests in a homelike atmosphere. They must meet the following regulations:
(A) No signs in excess of six square feet shall be allowed. Only one such sign shall be permitted.
(B) No modifications to the external appearance of the building (except fire escapes) which would alter its residential character, shall be permitted. No expansions or alterations shall be permitted which would increase the number of rooms available for lease from that within the existing dwelling.
(C) The owner shall either reside upon the lot, or have an onsite employee/manager readily available at all times when there are guests, unless the applicant submits a written plan to ensure the safety and security of guests, and prevent disruptions to the neighborhood by guests. Any alternative plan shall be subject to approval by the borough, and may be rejected if it does not provide for the safety of guests and maintaining the quiet residential character of the neighborhood.
(D) An emergency responder rapid access entry box (commonly called a Knox Box) shall be provided for fire department access. Specifications for the box shall meet fire department standards.
(E) No event or gathering shall be permitted which involves outdoor amplified entertainment though use of any speaker system or sound amplification device.
(F) No more than two transient guests (as defined) are permitted for each guest room, unless specifically permitted through a UCC occupancy permit.
(G) One off-street parking space for each guest room shall be required.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 4, § 28-411) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 411; Ord. 1462, passed 7-15-19) Penalty, see § 156.999