The purpose of this chapter is to establish use and development regulations for bed and breakfast and residential hosting facilities to assure their compatibility with adjoining uses, particularly when located in a residential zone.

The requirements of this chapter shall apply to any bed and breakfast or residential hosting facility within the City. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this chapter, this Code, and other laws.

No bed and breakfast facility or residential hosting facility shall be established unless:

1. The facility can meet the development standards of this chapter;
2. A business license has been issued in accordance with the regulations in title 11 of this Code;
3. Operation of a bed and breakfast or residential hosting facility without a current Hildale City business license is considered a violation and each day of operation shall be considered a separate offense.

The development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all bed and breakfast and residential hosting facilities.

1. Location:
   A bed and breakfast or a residential hosting facility shall be located in an existing residential structure deemed suitable for habitation. A bed and breakfast inn, if a new structure is proposed, shall conform to the applicable commercial construction codes as adopted by this code.
2. Guestrooms:
   Rentable guestrooms shall be limited to not more than ten (10) rooms for each bed and breakfast or residential hosting facility. See definitions in Section 152-3-4 of this Chapter for specific limitations.
3. Current Codes:
   Guestrooms must meet current International Residential Code or International Building Code standards, as applicable, for egress and be provided with smoke and CO2 detectors. A fire exiting route plan must be posted in each sleeping room.
4. Meals:
   If meals are offered, meals shall be served only:
   1. To overnight guests.
5. Landscaping:
   Landscaping shall be provided and maintained to minimize impact on neighboring properties, to retain residential character, and to provide a visual buffer for on site parking in relation to adjacent properties and the street. Landscaping may include, but shall not be limited to, planting trees in the park strip.
6. Parking:
   Non-frontage, off street parking shall be provided as follows:
   1. Two (2) spaces for owner.
   2. One (1) space per guest room.
   3. Parking must be located on the same property as the guestrooms.
   4. Tandem parking is permitted for one (1) space only.
   5. Off street parking may not be provided within the front yard setback other than the existing driveway.
   6. Landscaping is required between parking and adjoining residential properties.
7. Signs:
   Only one (1) sign not larger than one foot by two foot (1' x 2') in size may be used to advertise a home bed and breakfast or residential hosting facility. The sign may not be illuminated unless by a single down facing low wattage fixture.
8. Street Standards:
   A bed and breakfast or residential hosting facility shall be located on a street that meets Fire Code requirements.
9. Structural Modifications:
   Structural modifications may not be made to separate sleeping rooms from the remainder of the house.
10. Other Regulations:
    A bed and breakfast or residential hosting facility is subject to all other applicable sections of this Code, including, but not limited to, Building and Fire Codes, transient lodging facility regulations, and transient room tax requirements.