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(1) Where bed and breakfast inns and bed and breakfast guesthouses are allowed in the same zone, only one or the other of these facilities may be located on a subject property at the same time. An approved bed and breakfast guesthouse may be expanded to a bed and breakfast inn if the applicable permit for an inn is obtained and the original permit for the guesthouse, if necessary, is vacated.

(2) The following requirements apply to an administrative conditional use permit application or a building permit application for a bed and breakfast inn or a bed and breakfast guesthouse:

(a) Site plan requirements. The site plan shall indicate the location of the off-street parking, proposed screening, the location and size of the bed and breakfast inn, and any proposed new construction to the premises, including additions, remodeling, and outbuildings; and

(b) Architectural requirements. For new construction only, the following shall apply:

(i) The applicant shall submit proposed architectural drawings and renderings of the proposed structure, including exterior elevations, which shall project a residential, rather than a commercial appearance. This architectural documentation shall be in sufficient detail to demonstrate discernible compatibility between the new construction and the existing on-site development and structures; provided further that the applicant also shall document a design which, in scale, bulk, siding, and use of materials, is in keeping with existing buildings on adjacent properties and compatible with the surrounding character and neighborhood in which the guesthouse or inn is located; and

(ii) If an outbuilding or outbuildings are proposed, a land disturbing activity plan, showing the extent of clearing activity, is required. Site design shall be sensitive to the natural features of the site. The use of manufactured and mobile homes is prohibited;

(c) Screening. The owner/operator shall provide screening with shrubs, trees, fencing, and other suitable materials as necessary to minimize the impacts upon the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood; and

(d) Floor plan. The floor plan shall indicate bathrooms to be used by guests and the location and number of guest rooms.

(3) Minimum performance standards.

(a) Parking requirements shall be in accordance with SCC Table 30.26.030(1). No on-street parking shall be allowed;

(b) Meal service shall be limited to overnight guests of the establishment. Kitchens shall not be allowed in individual guest rooms;

(c) The owner shall operate the facility and reside on the premises;

(d) One sign for business identification and advertising shall be permitted in conjunction with the bed and breakfast establishment in accordance with SCC 30.27.060(4);

(e) The bed and breakfast establishment shall be conducted in such a manner as to give no outward appearance nor manifest any characteristics of a business, except as to the sign as allowed above, that would be incompatible with the ability of the neighboring residents to enjoy peaceful occupancy of their properties;

(f) There is no limit on the number of days a guest may stay at the establishment;

(g) The applicant shall submit a letter from the applicable water purveyor and sewer district, if applicable, stating that each of them has the respective capacity to serve the bed and breakfast establishment;

(h) The applicant shall comply with all applicable county codes for fire, health, and building requirements and any applicable food service regulations and on-site sewage disposal requirements of the county health department. The applicant shall comply with the applicable state regulations pertaining to public water systems, if a water system is to be developed or connected to an existing public water system;

(i) If three or more guest rooms are proposed, the applicant shall also meet state regulations pertaining to transient accommodation;

(j) If six guest rooms are proposed, the applicant shall meet all requirements for a hotel occupancy pursuant to the building code in chapter 30.52A SCC;

(k) If outbuilding(s) are proposed for guest rooms, each outbuilding shall be a minimum of 130 square feet. The aggregate outbuilding square footage for guest use shall not exceed 850 square feet; and

(l) If an accessory dwelling unit or temporary dwelling exists on the premises, the maximum number of bed and breakfast guest rooms shall be one less than otherwise permitted.

(4) A certificate of occupancy, to ensure compliance with applicable codes, shall be obtained from the department prior to allowing guests at the establishment. The certificate of occupancy shall be subject to an annual inspection and renewal pursuant to SCC 30.53A.361.

(5) In the Forestry (F) zone, bed and breakfast establishments shall not be permitted if the comprehensive plan designates the property as "Commercial Forest." In the F zone, up to three outbuildings for guest use may be permitted, provided that the aggregate outbuilding square footage does not exceed 850 square feet. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Amended Ord. 07-084, Sept. 5, 2007, Eff date Sept. 21, 2007; Amended by Amended Ord. 10-023, June 9, 2010, Eff date Sept. 30, 2010; Amended by Amended Ord. 16-029, May 11, 2016, Eff date May 23, 2016; Amended by Amended Ord. 20-088, Jan. 13, 2021, Eff date Jan. 30, 2021; Amended by Amended Ord. 21-018, June 9, 2021, Eff date June 19, 2021; Amended by Amended Ord. 22-062, Oct. 26, 2022, Eff date Jan. 1, 2023).