It shall be unlawful for any owner/operator of a bed and breakfast establishment to:
(A) Exceed the scope of the license;
(B) Allow occupancy of the establishment or any part thereof to exceed the following occupancy limits:
1. In order for a room to be considered habitable space for sleeping purposes, it must be a minimum of seventy (70) square feet. A seventy (70) square foot room may sleep one person. Each sleeping room occupied by more than one person shall contain not less than fifty (50) square feet of floor area for each occupant.
2. Kitchens, bathroom, hallways, and closets are not considered habitable rooms for sleeping purposes, thus the square footage represented by these rooms shall not be used.
3. No pets other than service animals shall be allowed on the property other than those belonging to the owner/licensee.
(C) Rent any guestroom in the establishment for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, or fewer than two (2) consecutive days, to any guest;
(D) Use or permit the use of a hot plate, coffeemaker or other cooking device in any guestroom or bathroom;
(E) Permit any criminal activity or public nuisance to take place on the licensed premises. If a licensee knows or suspects that any criminal activity or public nuisance is taking place on or immediately adjacent to the licensed premises, the licensee shall immediately notify the Police Department of such fact and cooperate with the Police Department in any investigation that may ensue;
(F) Knowingly make any false or incomplete or misleading statement about the owner/operator's criminal background, or the criminal background of any other person with an ownership interest, in connection with any license application submitted pursuant to this chapter;
(G) Allow any outdoor activity related to rentals within the establishment between ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.;
(H) Be in violation of any other requirement of this chapter, this Code or Zoning Code, the Illinois Bed and Breakfast Act, or any rules or regulations promulgated under any of the foregoing. (Ord. 3001, 9-20-2018)