(A) Definition. BED AND BREAKFAST is an owner managed and owner occupied residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis, and in which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation.
(B) Zoning requirements. A bed and breakfast establishment is permitted (with a conditional use permit) only in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts of the city. Bed and breakfast establishments are prohibited in all other districts.
(C) Accessory use. A bed and breakfast facility must be accessory to the use of a property as a single-family residential home. This means that the individual or family who operates the facility must also occupy the house as their primary residence. The house must be at least 20 years old before a bed and breakfast facility is allowed.
(D) Maximum size. Bed and breakfast facilities are limited to a maximum of four bedrooms available for rent to guests. All guest rooms shall be contained within the principal structure.
(E) Employees. There shall be no more than two full time equivalent persons employed by the bed and breakfast residence who is not a resident of the dwelling.
(F) Permits/licenses required. No bed and breakfast use may be lawfully established without first obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of §§ 155.250—155.255. Additionally, before issuance of a conditional use permit, an applicant must show satisfactory written proof that all required licenses have been issued by Fillmore County and/or the State of Minnesota.
(G) Lighting. Lighting shall be provided and shall be kept to a contiguous, compact and well-defined area between the residential structure and parking area. Any additional exterior lighting for the bed and breakfast is prohibited.
(H) Signage. Bed and breakfast establishments are allowed an identification sign not exceeding six square feet in size. The signs shall be located on site. The sign must match the architectural features of the primary residential structure.
(I) Appearance. Residential structures may be remodeled for the development of a bed and breakfast facility. However, structural alterations may not be made which prevent the structure from being used as a residence in the future. Internal or external changes which will make the dwelling appear less residential in nature or function are not allowed. Examples of such alterations include paving of required setbacks, and commercial-type exterior lighting.
(K) Existing businesses. This section shall apply to bed and breakfasts established after the date this section is adopted.
(Ord. 250, passed 5-22-2006)