Bed and breakfast establishments shall be allowed in the zoning districts as specified in this chapter upon approval of a special use permit issued in accordance with the provisions of chapter 2, article D of this title. When considering a special use permit application for a bed and breakfast establishment, the following requirements shall apply:
A. The establishment shall be located within a one- or two-family dwelling unit.
B. The establishment shall be located on a lot that is a minimum of one acre in size.
C. The yard and floor area requirements shall be as set forth in the R-1 single-family dwelling district.
D. The establishment shall be located in a dwelling unit permanently occupied by the owner or manager, wherein as an accessory use to the residential use, rooms are rented to the public for more than ten (10) consecutive nights in any twelve (12) month period, with the exception of the agricultural district wherein a bed and breakfast may incorporate the use of accessory buildings detached from the main house providing such are suitable for human habitation.
E. Breakfast may be provided to guests of the bed and breakfast only.
F. Two (2) off street parking spaces plus one additional off street parking space per lodging room shall be provided. All off street parking spaces for each lodging room shall be adequately screened from neighboring property.
G. No more than five (5) guestrooms may be provided. The county board may, however, further limit the number of lodging rooms allowed in order to maintain the character of the neighborhood in which the bed and breakfast facility is located.
H. No signs other than an identification sign as allowed by chapter 4, article C of this title shall be permitted.
I. The establishment shall comply with the requirements of the state fire marshal for one- and two-family dwellings.
J. The operator of the establishment shall obtain certification from the state fire marshal that the proposed bed and breakfast establishment meets the requirements of section 6 of the state of Illinois "bed and breakfast act".
K. In conjunction with the special use permit application, a floor plan of the proposed bed and breakfast establishment shall be submitted illustrating that the proposed establishment will comply with the requirements for bed and breakfast establishments as set forth by this title.
L. The operator shall obtain all required licenses and permits for a bed and breakfast establishment as required by the Jo Daviess County health department prior to beginning the operation of the bed and breakfast establishment. (Ord. 2009-3, 5-12-2009)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also title 4, chapter 7 of this code. |