§ 23-345. Bed and breakfast establishments.

A bed and breakfast establishment may be operated in a single-family residence, subject to approval as a special exception use by the planning board pursuant to section 23-216 and in accordance with the requirements of this section.

a. The facility shall be owner-occupied and managed with the resident manager having at least fifty (50) percent ownership interest in the property.

b. A maximum number of four (4) guest rooms shall be permitted.

c. A bed and breakfast establishment is limited to one wall sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in size or one ground sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in size and five (5) feet in height. Sign design shall be consistent with the architecture of the building. Such signs shall not be internally lit, but may be illuminated by a spotlight.

d. A floor plan showing dimensions of all guest rooms shall be submitted with the application for a special exception use permit for review and recommendation from the building official and fire marshall prior to consideration of any special exception use permit for a bed and breakfast by the planning board. Inspection of the premises by the city will be required.

(Ord. No. 2007-02, § 8, 3-6-07)