7.6 Bed and Breakfast Inns
When allowed, bed and breakfast inns shall be subject to the following additional requirements:
| 1. | An approved floor plan shall be kept on file with the Inspections Department. |
| 2. | The owner shall reside on site. An owner shall be an individual with a 25% or greater interest in the inn. |
| 3. | The use is considered a commercial activity and requires site plan approval. |
| 4. | Parking shall not be detrimental to nearby properties due to excess noise, odor, glare or other factors. |
| 5. | Nothing which contributes to the historic nature of the neighborhood in which the bed and breakfast inn is located may be removed to provide additional space for the inn or parking for the inn. |
| 6. | There shall be no other bed and breakfast inn within 400 feet of the property. This distance requirement may be reduced by the approving authority with a determination that public health, safety and welfare shall be preserved. Inside the corporate limits, the inn shall be located only in an historically significant structure.. |
| 7. | There shall be no substantial modifications to the exterior appearance of the structure; however, fire escapes, handicapped entrances and other features may be added to protect public safety.. |
| 8. | No interior modifications shall be injurious to the historic character of the structure, including but not limited to, floors, woodwork, chair rails, stairways, fireplaces, windows, doors, cornices, festoons, moldings, and light fixtures.ered a commercial activity and requires site plan approval. |
| 9. | Breakfast shall be served on the premises only for guests and employees of the inn. Rooms may not be equipped with cooking facilities. No other meals shall be provided on the premises. |
| 10. | Parking shall not be allowed in any front yard.. |
| 11. | Signs shall conform to the requirements of the Sign Section of this ordinance. |
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