1. Defined
Country Inn means an establishment for dining in a rural area that may include a maximum of 12 overnight guest rooms and the following subordinate uses: rural antique shop; handicrafts or art sales; equestrian- related retail sales and service; and recreational facilities primarily for the use of guests.
2. Use Standards
a. Where a Country Inn is allowed as a limited use, it must satisfy the following standards:
i. The property on which the use is located must have been in the Country Inn zone and be the subject of an approved development plan or development plan amendment before October 30, 2014, and must satisfy the development plan and any associated binding element or covenant applicable to the property as of October 29, 2014.
ii. A conditional use application for a Country Inn may be filed with the Hearing Examiner if this use standard cannot be met.
b. Where a Country Inn is not legally existing before October 30, 2014, it may be allowed as a conditional use by the Hearing Examiner under Section 7.3.1, Conditional Use and the following standards:
i. The minimum lot area is 2 acres, or a lesser area if a master plan recommends a lesser area.
ii. The maximum coverage is 10%.
iii. A minimum of 50% of the lot must be open space.
iv. The minimum setback from any street is 50 feet. The minimum setback from any other lot line is 75 feet.
v. Except in a building designated as a historic resource by the Master Plan for Historic Preservation, in the R-200 zone, the proposed site must have at least one property line abutting R, RC, RNC, or AR zoned property and the abutting property zoned R, RC, RNC, or AR must be at least 2 acres in size.
1. Defined
Restaurant means any structure and land for the preparation and sale of food or drink for consumption. Restaurant includes catering, take-out services, and banquet facilities, but does not include a Drive-Thru (see Section 3.5.14.E, Drive-Thru).
2. Use Standards
a. Where a Restaurant is allowed as a limited use, it must satisfy the following standards:
i. In the CRN zone, if the subject lot abuts or confronts a property zoned Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Residential Detached that is vacant or improved with an agricultural or residential use, site plan approval is required under Section 7.3.4.
ii. In the IL and IM zone, a maximum of 3,500 square feet or 35% of the mapped FAR, whichever is greater, may be for Restaurant use or a combination of Office, Retail/Service Establishment, or Restaurant uses.
b. Where a Restaurant is allowed as a conditional use, it may be permitted by the Hearing Examiner under Section 7.3.1,Conditional Use.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 18-32, §1.)