1008 Bed and Breakfast Inn as a Conditional Use
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A Bed and Breakfast Inn, when allowed as a Conditional Use, shall be approved only in accordance with this Ordinance and the following:
1) The lot shall have at least eighty (80) feet of frontage on a dedicated street.
2) One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided per employee plus one (1) space per guest room. On-street curbside parking may be used to satisfy this requirement at the rate of two (2) spaces per fifty (50) feet of lot frontage.
3) Meals may be served to residents, employees, overnight lodgers, and guests of overnight lodgers only. No cooking facilities shall be allowed in guest rooms.
4) Such use shall conform to all applicable health, safety, and building codes and must be capable of such use without structural or site alteration which changes the residential character of the structure and yards.
5) No alcoholic beverages shall be sold on the premises.
6) No receptions, banquets, or catering shall be permitted other than for registered lodgers.
7) Proof of adequate insurance must be provided.
8) A Town business license shall be obtained as a condition of approval.
9) Proof that sales taxes and Transient Room taxes have been collected and remitted in a timely manner to the proper authorities for credit to the Town of Dutch John.
10) Supervision by an on-site manager or owner shall be required on a 24-hour per day basis when guests are present.
11) Care shall be taken to ensure that no exterior lighting shines directly into adjoining properties.
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