Etna City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
88 BED AND BREAKFAST INNS
§ 17.88.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish regulations for bed and breakfast inns and facilities to assure compatibility with surrounding residential neighborhoods, and to establish procedures for the processing of bed and breakfast inn applications.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.88.020 General regulations.
A.
In addition to any and all required permits and conditions pursuant thereto, and irrespective of whether a use permit is required in the particular instance, all bed and breakfast inns and facilities shall be subject to all other applicable provisions of the Etna Municipal Code.
B.
The establishment of bed and breakfast inns and facilities in any particular location shall be harmonious with the character of the neighborhood and zoning district in which they are to be located.
C.
No meals may be served to persons who are not also renters except for those persons who are non-paying personal guests of the occupying owner or manager of the inn.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.88.030 Permit application.
All applications for use permits for bed and breakfast inns and facilities, when required, shall be accompanied by the following:
A.
A floor layout and site plan, which accurately depict the following:
1.
All existing and proposed structures.
2.
Off-street parking and driveway access.
3.
Proximity to adjacent properties and improvements.
B.
Photographs or drawings of existing elevations and drawings of any proposed changes thereto.
C.
Sign details and proposed locations.
D.
Any other information required by the city council during processing of the application.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.88.040 Owner or manager residence required.
Bed and breakfast inns and facilities shall be permitted only where the occupying owner or manager maintains their primary place of residence on the site, and the bed and breakfast inn and facility shall be operated as an accessory use to the owner or manager's residence.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.88.050 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.60 (Off-Street Parking).
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.88.060 Number of units/conditions.
Bed and breakfast inns and facilities shall be limited to the number of rental rooms or units as follows:
A.
Only bed and breakfast inns and facilities which are comprised of five or fewer rental units may be allowed when the regulations set forth in this chapter are met.
B.
No premises shall be utilized for a bed and breakfast inn and facility unless there are at least two exits to the outdoors from such premises. Rooms utilized for sleeping shall have a minimum size of 100 square feet for two occupants with an additional 30 square feet for each additional occupant up to a maximum of four occupants per room.
C.
Each sleeping room used for the bed and breakfast operation shall have a separate smoke detector alarm, as required by the California Building Code and/or California Fire Code; in case of any differences between the requirements, the stricter shall control.
D.
Lavatories and bathing facilities shall be available to all persons using any bed and breakfast operation.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.88.070 Inspection.
Upon reasonable notice, any bed and breakfast inn may be inspected during normal business hours by the building inspector, fire chief, code enforcement officer, or health inspector to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter or any other applicable rules, regulations, statutes, or codes.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
