Any inn shall comply with the following specific standards and conditions:
(a) Locations. That the proposed inn is located along the following designated streets:
(1) Mentor Avenue - Western corporation line to Liberty Street.
(2) Washington Street - Mentor Avenue to Liberty Street.
(3) Erie Street - Watson Street to eastern corporation line.
(4) Liberty Street - Washington Street to Walnut Street.
(5) The Commission may also approve an inn within other areas of the City provided the residence in which the inn is located is architecturally or historically significant as determined by the Planning Commission.
(b) Height and Area Requirements. Shall meet the minimum standards of Chapter 1115 for the R-2 Zoning District, except that:
(1) The minimum lot area for the establishment of an inn shall be three-quarters of an acre (or 32,670 square feet).
(2) An additional 1,000 square feet of land area shall be required for each guest room over five.
(c) Alteration/Addition. In the event any exterior changes are made, such changes shall match or be compatible with the existing structure and in compliance with zoning requirements.
(d) Guest Rooms. The inn shall contain no more than 20 guest rooms. Guest rooms shall be contained within the principal structure. No rented room shall have an exterior entrance.
(e) Room Size. Guest rooms shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per room for single occupancy, 200 square feet per room for double occupancy, plus 40 square feet for each additional room occupant.
(f) Length of Stay. Guests may not stay longer than 21 consecutive days at any one stay.
(g) Character. The scale and appearance of the inn shall remain primarily residential in character. The structure in which the inn is located shall be architecturally or historically significant.
(h) Facilities. Shall consist of no more than two residential dwellings on a maximum of two parcels. Adjacent parcels shall be adjoining contiguous parcels that are not separated by a public right-of-way. The main dwelling shall serve as the inn and the dwelling unit accessory to a principal use on the adjacent property may house the owner/proprietor, caretaker, security guard, custodian or a similar position generally requiring residence on the site. The secondary dwelling shall not contain guest rooms.
(i) Bathrooms. There shall be one bathroom per two guest rooms. As used in this subsection. “bathroom” shall include a sink, lavatory and tub or shower.
(j) Guest Register. A guest register listing the name, address, and phone number of all paying guests shall be maintained and available for inspection. A “guest” shall be defined as a person or persons who pay for and have signed the register for an overnight stay at the inn or one that is a participant in a special event or business meeting offered by the inn.
(k) Dining/Meals. Shall only be provided for guests, their invitees and attendees of special events or business meetings. The inn shall not operate as a food service establishment.
(l) Alcoholic Beverages. Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages to guests and their invitees upon approval of appropriate liquor license by the State of Ohio.
(m) Cooking. No cooking facilities of any type are allowed in any rented room, nor is there to be direct access to any cooking facility from any rented room.
(n) Commercial Use. Up to 25% of the gross area of the first floor of an inn may be in non- living accessory uses, including newsstands, gift shops, lounge, and similar incidental uses provided any incidental service is approved by the Commission and conducted primarily as a service to guests. There shall be no entrance to such place of business except from inside the building.
(o) Special Events. Shall only be scheduled for weekends (Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays), and limited to 50 persons or the designated room occupancy at any one time. Events on Sunday shall end no later than 6:00 p.m., with clean-up completed by no later than 6:30 p.m. Exceptions to the hours of operation may be granted upon review and approval by the Planning Commission.
(1) Outside events. Shall be limited to no more than 50 persons including guests of the inn and end by no later than 10:00 p.m. with clean-up completed by no later than 10:30 p.m. and should be set up as far away as possible from adjacent properties.
(2) Inside events. Shall be limited to the designated room occupancy, and end by no later than 11:00 p.m. with clean-up completed by 11:30 p.m.
(p) Business Meetings. Shall only be held between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Business meetings shall be limited to a maximum of 20 attendees and shall be further limited by the occupancy load/capacity of the room.
(q) Outdoor Storage. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or equipment.
(r) Accessory Building. Any building that is accessory to the principal use shall not have guest rooms or be used to host events.
(s) Security. The owner shall provide a security plan that is acceptable to the City.
(t) Inspections. The facility shall be in compliance with all appropriate health, safety and fire regulations.
(u) Annual Review. An annual review shall be conducted by the Planning Commission after each year of operation of the inn to determine appropriateness and compliance with the approved conditions.
(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19.)