A. All bed and breakfast establishments are considered accessory residential or commercial uses, and can only be established on review by the Planning Commission.
B. There are two (2) basic categories of bed and breakfast establishments, distinguished primarily by size.
1. Type I is principally used as a single-family dwelling with the provision of guest lodging a secondary feature and must conform to all of the following conditions:
a. May be permitted in residential (R-2, R-3 or R-4) or agricultural (A-1) zoning district.
b. No more than four (4) guest bedrooms may be provided.
c. No individual cooking facilities may be installed in any guest room.
d. Meal service is limited to resident guest only, except for special events on site within parking limit.
e. The owner shall reside on the premises.
f. One (1) parking space shall be provided for the owner-operator, plus two (2) spaces for each three (3) rooms, or fraction thereof, that serve as guest bedrooms.
If overflow parking cannot be accommodated on-street, additional on-site parking may be considered.
g. To the extent feasible, parking should be located to the side or rear of the structure. When front yard parking is used, no more than forty percent (40%) of the required front yard shall be hard surfaced for parking. All new parking areas are required to provide full retention of stormwater.
h. Any proposed additions must be compatible with the architectural style and building materials of the dwelling. Additions which do not comply with the applicable setback requirements may not be submitted to the Board of Adjustment as a request for a variance.
i. A landscaping and screening plan must be submitted which enhances the appearance of the site by reducing or screening all parking areas to minimize their visual intrusion on abutting properties. No lighting or sign age may be installed which has not been reviewed as part of the proposed development plan. Low wattage or low-intensity light fixtures are preferred.
j. The use shall be inspected by the code enforcement and Fire Department and shall meet all codes for plumbing, electricity, and fire safety.
2. Type II also serves as a residence, but because of the increased number of guest rooms and additional parking, this category of use is not appropriate in all residential districts. The following conditions must be observed:
a. This type may only be permitted in multifamily dwelling (R-3 or R- 4) districts or commercial districts.
b. One (1) guest room may be permitted for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area, up to a maximum of eight (8) guest rooms.
c. No individual cooking facilities may be installed in any guest room.
d. Meal service is limited to resident guest only, except for special events on site within parking limit.
e. The owner shall reside on the premises; except in a commercial building, an employee may reside on premises.
f. One (1) parking space shall be provided for the owner-operator, plus two (2) spaces for each three (3) rooms, or fraction thereof, that serve as guest bedrooms. If overflow parking cannot be accommodated on-street, additional on-site parking may be considered.
g. To the extent feasible, parking should be located to the side or rear of the structure. When front yard parking is used, no more than forty percent (40%) of the required front yard shall be hard surfaced for parking. All new parking areas are required to provide full retention of stormwater.
h. Any proposed additions must be compatible with the architectural style and building materials of the dwelling. Additions which do not comply with the applicable setback requirements may not be submitted to the Board of Adjustment as a request for a variance.
i. A landscaping and screening plan must be submitted which enhances the appearance of the site by reducing or screening all parking areas to minimize their visual intrusion on abutting properties. No lighting or signage may be installed which has not been reviewed as part of the proposed development plan. Low wattage or low-intensity light fixtures are preferred.
j. The use shall be inspected by the code enforcement and Fire Department and shall meet all codes for plumbing, electricity, and fire safety.
(Ord. No. 99-03, § 1, 1-4-1999)