Bed and Breakfasts shall be a use permitted on appeal in all residential areas and other areas where residences are either permitted or permitted on appeal.

12.1.1

Bed and Breakfast Requirements.

No residential dwelling structure shall be erected solely for the purpose of creating a Bed and Breakfast use. Only existing structures shall be permitted for this use, and only upon approval for such use as a home occupation, a use permitted on appeal where residential uses are permitted or permitted on appeal, by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The proposed Bed and Breakfast will be in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood. Where conditions are attached by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, they shall be included as part of the business or building permit if home modification is required.

It is the intent of this Ordinance that Bed and Breakfast uses in an area where they are, or may be permitted, create no greater impact than that of any private residence with temporary houseguest. In line with the general considerations above, the following site and design criteria are established:

A.

The architectural integrity of existing interior spaces of the home shall be maintained. Only such construction and remodeling as may be necessary to meet health, safety, and sanitation requirements shall be permitted. Any modifications proposed shall be approved by the Building Official.

B.

Exterior modifications to the structure or to the grounds shall not alter the appearance of the home from that of a single-family residence. Only such exterior alterations as are necessary to ensure the safety of the structure shall be permitted. Any exterior alterations shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and the Building Official.

C.

There shall be a minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces for the principal occupants of the residence, and a minimum of one (1) additional parking space per guest room. The additional parking spaces shall not be located in any required front or side yard setback area and shall be screened from the view of adjacent properties by natural or artificial means.

D.

No more than one (1) identification sign shall be permitted for the Bed and Breakfast use. Such signs shall state only the name and street address of the establishment. It shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign face area. No other signage or advertising copy such as Vacancy/No Vacancy, Rent/Lease, etc. is permitted.

E.

A Bed and Breakfast homeowner shall not offer weekly or monthly rentals, nor shall a guest room be rented to the same guest for a period longer than nine (9) consecutive days.

F.

No Bed and Breakfast use shall be located within five hundred (500) feet of another Bed and Breakfast use unless approved by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

G.

Bed and Breakfast guest rooms shall not contain any cooking facilities and cooking is strictly prohibited in these rooms.