§ 154.178 LODGING.
   (A)   Bed and breakfast facility.
      (1)   The owner or operator shall reside on the property.
      (2)   The establishment shall conform with State Health and Building Code requirements.
      (3)   The only meal served to guests shall be breakfast and only guests shall be served.
      (4)   Guests shall not stay for more than 14 days within any 90-day period.
      (5)   A minimum of one off-street parking space for each guest room and two additional off-street parking spaces for the residents shall be provided.
      (6)   On-premises advertising for any bed and breakfast facility located in any residential zone shall be limited to either one wall sign or one freestanding sign not more than two square feet in area per sign face. The content of any such sign shall be limited to identifying not more than the name and address of the facility. No sign shall be internally illuminated.
      (7)   No cooking or cooking facilities shall be allowed or provided in the guest rooms.
      (8)   The facility shall have historical or architectural significance.
   (B)   Short-term vacation rental (principal use).
      (1)   Number of guests. The maximum number of overnight guests will be limited to two times the number of bedrooms rented plus one.
      (2)   Events. Events are not allowed to be hosted by transient guests on the premises. An event means a gathering on the premises of more than three un-registered transient guests. Events hosted by the property owner are allowed, but must abide by all applicable city ordinances and polices, including the prohibition on renting private residential property out for events.
      (3)   Dwelling requirements.
         (a)   The dwelling must be connected to city sewer and water.
         (b)   Rooms used for sleeping shall have an egress windows and smoke detectors.
         (c)   The guest(s) must have access during their entire stay to a full bathroom, including sink, toilet and tub or shower.
         (d)   Accommodation of guests is not allowed in recreational vehicles, tents, accessory structures, fish houses or similar structures.
      (4)   Parking.
         (a)   All guest parking must be accommodated on improved surfaces on the premises. No on-street parking is allowed for guests.
         (b)   At a minimum, parking shall be provided at the following rate:
            1.   One space for each one to two bedroom rental;
            2.   Two spaces for each three bedroom rental; and
            3.   Spaces equal to the number of bedrooms minus one for each four and four plus bedroom rental.
      (5)   Proximity of assistance. The property owner or a manager/representative must be located within 30 miles of the property. The property owner shall maintain with the city the name, address, phone number and email for the local contact or managing agent for the property.
      (6)   Guest records. A guest record must be maintained, including the name, address, phone number and vehicle license plate information for all guests. This record must be provided to the city within 48 hours of a request for the guest record.
      (7)   Guest disclosures. The property owner must disclose in writing to their transient guests the following rules and regulations. This disclosure shall be conspicuously displayed in the home:
         (a)   The name, phone number and address of the owner, operating lessee or managing agent/representative.
         (b)   The maximum number of guests allowed at the property.
         (c)   The maximum number of vehicles allowed at the property and where they are to be parked.
         (d)   City nuisance ordinances requirement that noise levels be reduced between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. and that this will be enforced by the Kasson Police.
         (e)   Property rules related to use of outdoor features, such as decks, patios, grills, recreational fires, saunas and other recreational facilities.
         (f)   No events are allowed to be hosted on the premises.
      (8)   Garbage. All garbage must be kept in rubbish containers that are stored out of view of a public street.
      (9)   Signage. No signage pertaining to the short term vacation rental is allowed on the property.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)