Southampton City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIII
Bed-and-Breakfasts
§ 330-211 Definitions.
[Amended 4-23-1996 by L.L. No. 13-1996]
In addition to the other definitions set forth in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply to this article:
An owner-occupied building designed, used and occupied as a single-family or two-family residence, managed by the property's owner, and having, as an accessory use, bedroom accommodations and breakfast provisions, served in the host's private dining room or kitchen for those accommodated as paying guests, who are referred to, for purposes of this article, as "registered guests."
§ 330-212 Permit required; fee; period of validity.
[Amended 7-25-2006 by L.L. No. 42-2006]
B.
An application for a bed-and-breakfast permit shall be filed with the Public Safety Administrator with a filing fee in an amount to be established, and changed as needed, by resolution of the Southampton Town Board.
[Amended 9-14-2010 by L.L. No. 31-2010]
C.
Following an inspection of the premises, the Public Safety Administrator is authorized to issue a bed-and-breakfast permit if (s)he finds the residence meets all the requirements of this article.
D.
All bed-and-breakfast permits shall be valid for a period of one year.
§ 330-213 Regulations.
[Amended 4-23-1996 by L.L. No. 13-1996; 6-27-1997 by L.L. No. 24-1997; 1-28-2003 by L.L. No. 3-2003; 7-25-2006 by L.L. No. 42-2006]
A.
The building shall be a detached, single-family or two-family residence with a certificate of occupancy for such use. A bed-and-breakfast may also utilize one accessory building for guest facilities only if approved as a special exception use by the Planning Board.
B.
The building shall be occupied as a principal residence by its owner during any period of time in which it is also being used and occupied as a bed-and-breakfast.
C.
A single-family or two-family residence providing bed-and-breakfast accommodations may be located in any zoning district. In the Village Business (VB) Districts, it shall have a minimum of three bedrooms. In all other districts, it shall have a minimum of four bedrooms. No separate kitchen facilities for registered guests shall be provided. In the case where an existing two-family residence is to be used as a bed-and-breakfast, a separate kitchen may be used by the owner-occupant.
D.
In addition to the number of bedrooms occupied by the owner in connection with the residential use, the number of bedrooms available for registered guests shall not exceed five.
E.
The number of registered guests occupying the premises at any one time shall not exceed 10.
F.
The residence must have a minimum of two parking spaces and at least one parking space for each room to be let. When four or more parking spaces are provided, the parking area shall be screened from direct view of any adjacent residential use.
G.
Not more than one employee shall be permitted to work on the premises at any time, and none shall be present between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Members of the owner's immediate family who are residents on the premises shall not be considered employees, whether paid or unpaid.
H.
No guest may be registered for more than seven consecutive nights. The owner shall maintain a guest register and shall preserve registration records for a minimum of three years. The register and all records shall be made available for inspection by the Public Safety Administrator or his (her) designees at any time.
I.
No meals except for breakfast shall be served on the premises to registered guests.
J.
The building shall be in compliance with all applicable zoning, building, fire, electrical and plumbing codes, as well as Section AJ701.1-1.4 of the Residential Code of the State of New York.