Bed and breakfast establishments shall be permitted by special exception, subject to the following requirements in addition to those requirements contained in this chapter that pertain to all special exceptions.
(a) General Regulations.
(1) The bed and breakfast property shall be the principal residence of the owner of the business. The owner or any immediate family member shall be in residence during operation of the establishment.
(2) No more than two bed and breakfast establishments may be located within a single block except that any bed and breakfast establishment, inn, or hotel in the BA Business Apartment District shall not be counted in that number.
(3) One parking space shall be provided for each guestroom of the bed and breakfast in addition to that which is required by code. Additional parking shall not be created that would result in any vehicles being parked on the property between the front facade of the dwelling and the street. Street parking may be included in the determination of available parking spaces. Applicant shall show that parking is available that is not burdensome to the neighborhood.
(4) Sleeping accommodations for guests shall be located only within the dwelling and shall be limited to four bedrooms. No more than two adults may occupy one guestroom. The number of guestrooms shall be specified at the time of the conditional use application.
(5) Food or beverage for compensation may be provided only to guests of the bed and breakfast establishment and shall be limited to breakfast and afternoon tea. There shall be no separate kitchen or cooking facilities for any guestroom.
(6) Sales of other commodities including but not limited to such items as commemorative trinkets, tee shirts, mugs, and the like are permitted only to guests of the establishment. Such sales are not permitted to the general public.
(7) Use of amenities by the guests of the bed and breakfast establishment such as swimming pool or tennis courts shall be limited to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
(8) The length of stay per guest shall be limited to seven days per 30-day period.
(9) No exterior alterations or additions that change the residential character of the dwelling or site shall be permitted.
(10) Signage shall be consistent with the Borough's regulations for the zoning district in which the bed and breakfast is located.
(11) Exterior lighting shall comply with Borough regulations.
(12) All materials on the property directly related to the bed and breakfast shall be stored within fully enclosed buildings.
(13) No motor vehicle with a sign advertising the bed and breakfast establishment shall be parked on the premises outside a garage except for temporary loading and unloading.
(14) The proprietor must obtain any required Use and Occupancy Certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry prior to approval of the conditional use application.
(15) An accurate, up-to-date guest register must be maintained and available for review by any authorized Borough official. The register must contain the guests' name, home address and telephone number, passport number (for non-U.S. residents only), car registration information, and dates in attendance at the bed and breakfast establishment.
(b) License to Operate a Bed and Breakfast.
(1) A license to operate a bed and breakfast shall be issued upon approval of the application for special exception.
(2) The license shall be valid for two (2) years and may be renewed by the same owner without the necessity of a new conditional use application, provided that the Zoning Officer and/or Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the facility and found it to be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, any conditions imposed by the Zoning Hearing Board in the approval of the special exception application, and the inspection criteria used for the Certificate of Use and Occupancy issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
(3) The fee for license renewal shall be set by Borough Council and included on the annual fee resolution.
(4) The license for operation of the bed and breakfast establishment is not transferable and shall expire upon a change in ownership, occupancy, or use of the premises.
(Ord. 968. Passed 1-13-03; Ord. 998. Passed 12-12-05.)