City-County Planning Department

Supplementary Requirements

7.24 Hotels and Motels

When allowed, all hotels and motels, except hotels and motels in the CBD District, shall be subject to the following additional requirements:

1. The parcel shall be accessed by a major or minor thoroughfare.
2. Where the property line of the hotel or motel is adjacent to property in a residential zone or use, all hotel and motel buildings and parking shall be located at least 50 feet within the property line of the hotel or motel. A sight obscuring hedge or berm shall provide a screen between the hotel or motel and property in residential use or zone in conformance with Section 10.
3. Any accessory commercial activities such as restaurants and any outdoor recreational activities such as swimming pools shall not be located along the side of the property adjacent to a residential zone or use.
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