The purpose of this Section is to establish performance standards for Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Inn Establishments that provide temporary accommodations on an ongoing basis within residential and commercial areas.

A.

Bed and Breakfast Establishment District Application. Bed and Breakfast Establishments shall require conditional use permit approved in accordance with Chapter 904 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Bed and Breakfast Establishments shall be limited to the following zoning districts:

1.

R-1 Low Density Single Family District.

2.

R-1A Low Density Single Family Estate District.

3.

R-2 Medium Density Single Family District.

4.

R-2A Single Family Residential District.

5.

R-3 Single and Two Family Residential District.

6.

R-3A Single and Two Family Residential District.

B.

Conditions of Approval for a Bed and Breakfast Establishment. In addition to the standards and criteria provided in Chapter 904 of this Ordinance, the following additional standards shall apply to Bed and Breakfast Establishments:

1.

Guest stays shall be limited to 14 consecutive days.

2.

No food preparation or cooking facilities shall be conducted within any of the guestrooms.

3.

The Establishment operator shall carry liability insurance, and shall provide proof of such insurance to the City annually.

4.

The exterior appearance of the structure shall not be altered from its single family design.

5.

Bed and Breakfast Establishments in residential zoning districts shall be located at least 600 feet apart.

6.

The Establishment shall have a State issued license for lodging and food service, and comply with and maintain all health safety, building, and fire codes as may be required or applicable.

7.

The primary owner-occupant shall be in residence of the residential property or on an adjacent property proposed for the Bed and Breakfast Establishment.

8.

All Bed and Breakfast units shall be established within the principal structure, or the principal and accessory structures in the case of a property zoned R-1 or R-1A.

9.

Dining and other facilities shall not be open to the general public, but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests and residents, or guests of a meeting or event held at the Establishment.

10.

Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the Establishment plus one for each Bed and Breakfast unit. Parking areas shall be screened and landscaped and no parking space shall be located in the front yard of the property, other than on an existing driveway. The parking areas shall be improved with a dust-free surface.

11.

No more than one exterior identification sign not exceeding six square feet in area may be located on the premises. The sign must match the architectural features of the structure. No window signage shall be allowed for Bed and Breakfast Establishments.

12.

Adequate lighting shall be provided between the principal structure and the parking area for the safety of guests. All external lighting shall be regulated by conditional use permit and shall be downward-facing to reduce glare to adjacent properties.

13.

The Establishment shall maintain a guest register open to inspection by the City.

14.

All Bed and Breakfast conditional use permits shall be reviewed annually by the Building Inspection and Planning Departments. If violations of City ordinances, Building Code, or conditions of approval are found, the Zoning Administrator shall schedule a public hearing of the Planning Commission to consider the conditional use permit and conditions. Upon a Planning Commission recommendation, the City Council may make modifications to or cancel the conditional use permit.

15.

The Planning Commission and the City Council reserve the right to review the conditional use permit annually and either continue or modify the conditions of the permit, for at least a period of five years after approval.

16.

The Planning Commission and the City Council reserve the right to terminate the conditional use permit any time the owner fails to adhere to the standards or conditions established by this section or contained in the conditional use permit.

17.

All Bed and Breakfast Establishments shall obtain a bed and breakfast license from the City of Wayzata prior to commencing operation. Licenses shall be renewed annually to ensure that all provisions of initial approval are satisfied.

18.

All Bed and Breakfast Establishments shall be inspected annually by the City Building Inspections Department and shall conform with all applicable sections of the State Building Code.

19.

The provisions of Chapter 904 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met.

20.

A maximum of five bed and breakfast units may be established within a principal residential structure. The following lot size criteria determines the number of guestrooms allowed:

A.

Inn Establishment District Application. Inn Establishments shall require a conditional use permit approved in accordance with Chapter 904 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Inn Establishments shall be limited to the following zoning districts:

1.

R-5 Average Density Multiple Residential District

2.

C-1 Office and Limited Commercial District

3.

C-1A Neighborhood Office and Limited Commercial District

4.

C-2 Shopping Center Business District

5.

C-3 Service District

6.

C-4 Central Business District

7.

C-4A Limited Central Business District

8.

C-4B Central Business District

9.

INS Institutional District

B.

Conditions of Approval for an Inn Establishment. In addition to the standards and criteria provided in Chapter 904 of this Ordinance, the following additional standards shall apply to Inn Establishments:

1.

No food preparation or cooking facilities shall be conducted within any of the guestrooms.

2.

The Establishment operator shall carry liability insurance, and shall provide proof of such insurance to the City annually.

3.

Inn Establishments in all zoning districts shall be located at least 600 feet apart.

4.

The Establishment shall have a State issued license for lodging and food service, and comply with and maintain all health safety, building, and fire codes as may be required or applicable.

5.

All Inn units shall be established within the principal structure.

6.

Dining and other facilities may be open to the general public.

7.

Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the Establishment plus one for each Inn unit. Parking areas shall be screened and landscaped and no parking space shall be located in the front yard of the property, other than on an existing driveway. The parking areas shall be improved with a dust-free surface.

8.

No more than one exterior identification sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area may be located on the premises. The sign must match the architectural features of the structure. No window signage shall be allowed for Inn Establishments.

9.

Adequate lighting shall be provided between the principal structure and the parking area for the safety of guests. All external lighting shall be regulated by conditional use permit and shall be downward-facing to reduce glare to adjacent properties.

10.

The Establishment shall maintain a guest register open to inspection by the City.

11.

All Inn conditional use permits shall be reviewed annually by the Building Inspection and Planning Departments. If violations of City ordinances, Building Code, or conditions of approval are found, the Zoning Administrator shall schedule a public hearing of the Planning Commission to consider the conditional use permit and conditions. Upon a Planning Commission recommendation, the City Council may make modifications to or cancel the conditional use permit.

12.

The Planning Commission and the City Council reserve the right to review the conditional use permit annually and either continue or modify the conditions of the permit.

13.

The Planning Commission and the City Council reserve the right to terminate the conditional use permit any time the owner fails to adhere to the standards or conditions established by this section or contained in the conditional use permit.

14.

All Inn Establishments shall obtain Inn Operations license from the City of Wayzata prior to commencing operation. Licenses shall be renewed annually to ensure that all provisions of initial approval are satisfied.

15.

All Inn Establishments shall be inspected annually by the City Building Inspections Department and shall conform with all applicable sections of the State Building Code.

16.

The provisions of Chapter 904 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met.

17.

A maximum of ten Inn units may be established within a principal structure.