20C.30.45 Bed and Breakfasts/Bed and Breakfast Inns.

20C.30.45-010 Purpose.

The purpose of the bed and breakfast regulations and bed and breakfast inn regulations are to allow for limited temporary lodgings in residential neighborhoods for commercial purposes, while at the same time ensure that bed and breakfast facilities within residential zones are compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood and the surrounding residences. (Ord. 1901)

20C.30.45-020 Applicability.

Bed and breakfasts are allowed in RA-5 through R-8 zones. Bed and breakfast inns are allowed in RA-5 zones through the general development permit process, and R-1 zones through the special development permit process. Bed and breakfasts/bed and breakfast inns proposed within the Downtown district must meet all applicable Downtown site and design standards. (Ord. 2302; Ord. 1901)

20C.30.45-030 Requirements for Bed and Breakfasts.

(1)    Home Business Requirements. Bed and breakfasts must meet the standards for home businesses in RCDG 20C.30.60 except that a maximum of 50 percent of the floor area of the residence may be used for the bed and breakfast.

(2)    Rooms. No more than two lodging rooms may be included in a bed and breakfast.

(3)    Parking. One off-street parking space shall be provided for each lodging room included in the bed and breakfast.

(4)    Applicable Codes. The bed and breakfast facility shall meet all applicable City, County and State Health and Fire Codes. (Ord. 1901)

20C.30.45-040 Requirements for Bed and Breakfast Inns.

(1)    Applicable Codes. Bed and breakfast inns shall be considered transient facilities pursuant to Chapter 246-360 WAC.

(2)    Employees. No more than two nonresident employees may be employed at the bed and breakfast inn. The owner and operator of the facility shall reside on site.

(3)    Parking. One off-street parking space shall be provided for each lodging room included in the bed and breakfast inn and for each employee of the operation.

(4)    Conditions. The Planning Director may impose additional conditions on the bed and breakfast inn in order to mitigate potential impacts that the operation might create. (Ord. 1901)