Bed and breakfast establishments shall be permitted in the "R-3", "R-4" and "B-2" Districts, where such structures are: (1) listed individually or by district on the National Register of Historic Places; or (2) listed individually or by district on the Steubenville Register of Historic Places pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1177 of this Zoning Code; and have been identified as contributing structures, subject to the following standards:
(a) The length of stay for guests in bed and breakfast establishments shall not exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. The total annual length of stay shall not exceed sixty (60) days in any one (1) year period. All guest records shall be made available for inspection upon request by the Zoning Administrator.
(b) Bed and breakfast houses shall contain a single kitchen and dining area for use only by guests of the bed and breakfast house. Bed and breakfast inns may contain a single kitchen and dining area for use only by guests of the bed and breakfast inn, or a restaurant for use by both guests and the general public. No food preparation or cooking facilities shall be permitted in guest rooms.
(c) All bed and breakfast establishments shall have at least two (2) accessible points of entrance and exit.
(d) In order to ensure that the integrity of the interior space is maintained in historic structures, the following shall be required for all interior modifications:
(1) No interior modification shall be injurious to the architectural or historic character of the structure.
(2) The integrity and arrangement of existing interior spaces must be maintained and all guest rooms shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall not be specifically constructed, reconstructed or altered for rental purposes.
(3) All interior modifications shall be described in the application for certificate of appropriateness, which shall be subject to review and approval by the Steubenville Historic Landmarks Commission.
(4) To ensure that alterations to the exterior of historic structures will contribute significantly to the architectural, historic and cultural revitalization of the neighborhood, compliance with the provisions of Chapter 1177 of this Zoning Code shall be required for all exterior alterations. A certificate of appropriateness must be issued by the Historic Landmarks Commission prior to the issuance of any permit by the Building Inspector.
(e) Bed and breakfast establishments may utilize not more than one (1) unanimated, non-illuminated sign having an area not exceeding four (4) square feet.
(Ord. 2016-11. Passed 4-12-16.)