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The purpose of this zone is to permit country inns at appropriate rural locations. It is primarily intended that country inns be located in existing buildings, but country inns located in new buildings, where appropriate, are not prohibited. The Council’s approval of this zone must be based on certain restrictions that are not imposed upon other uses in rural areas or on restaurants and inns in commercial areas; these restrictions are used to protect the rural character of the surrounding area. Construction and development of a country inn zoned site must ensure that the proposed uses will be compatible with the rural character of the surrounding area. In addition, it is the purpose of this zone to preserve significant trees. Development must be consistent with the purpose of this zone and satisfy a development plan submitted under Division 59-D-1. The use of this zone is not an indication that the surrounding area is: (1) other than rural, (2) altered in its character by the granting of this zone or the presence of the country inn, or (3) appropriate for a change in zoning.