ORDINANCE 1997-78

The City Council of the City of Grant hereby ordains as follows:

719.010 "Bed and Breakfast" Defined. A bed and breakfast is an owner managed and occupied residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis, and in which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation.

719.012 Zoning Requirements. A bed and breakfast establishment is permitted (with a conditional use permit) only in the R-1, A-1, and A-2 zoning districts of the City. Bed and breakfast establishments are prohibited in all other districts.

719.014 Accessory Use. A bed and breakfast facility must be accessory to the use of a property as a single-family residential home. This means that the individual or family who operates the facility must also occupy the house as their primary residence. The house must be at least five (5) years old before a bed and breakfast facility is allowed.

719.016 Maximum Size. Bed and breakfast facilities are limited to a maximum of four (4) bedrooms available for rent to guests. All guest rooms shall be contained within the principal structure.

719.018 Employees. There shall be no more than one (1) person employed by the bed and breakfast residence who is not a resident of the dwelling.

719.020 Location. The location of another bed and breakfast use within 1,500 feet, on a lot size of less than ten (10) acres, is prohibited. There is no location restriction for bed and breakfast uses located on parcels of ten (10) acres in size or more.

719.022 Permits/Licenses required. No bed and breakfast use may be lawfully established without first obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 505 of this

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ordinance. Additionally, before issuance of a conditional use permit, an applicant must show satisfactory written proof that the property has been inspected and approved by the Fire Marshall, Building Official, and Health Department, and that all required licenses have been issued by Washington County and/or the State of Minnesota.

719.024 Lighting. Lighting shall be provided and shall be kept to a contiguous, compact and well-defined area between the residential structure and parking area. Any additional exterior lighting for the bed and breakfast is prohibited.

719.026 Parking. All parking, whether for guests, property owners, invitees, or employees, shall be on-site. No parking shall be allowed on any public streets or roads.

719.028 Signage. Bed and breakfast establishments are allowed an identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in size. The signs shall be located on site. The sign must match the architectural features of the primary residential structure.

719.030 Recreational Uses. No other recreational uses shall be allowed in conjunction with the operation of the bed and breakfast such as, but not limited to, bicycling, sailing, horseback riding, canoeing, or hiking, unless said recreational uses are specifically allowed and provided for within the Conditional Use Permit.

719.032 Miscellaneous Provisions.

A. The septic system shall be up to code and sized for the proposed use. The property must also contain adequate space for an alternative approved septic site.

B. Smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained according to the requirements of the fire inspection.

C. No guest shall stay in the facility for more than fourteen (14) days within any thirty (30) day period.

D. The facility shall not be used for commercial receptions, parties, or other public gatherings, or for the serving of meals to non-resident guests for compensation. Additionally, there shall be no cooking in the guest rooms.

E. No liquor is to be sold or served on the premises unless the operator has first obtained a liquor license from the City.

F. Guest Log Book. All bed and breakfast facilities must maintain a guest log book that must include the names and home addresses of guests, guest license plate numbers if travelling by

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automobile, dates of stay, and the room number of each guest. The log must be available for inspection by City staff upon request.

G. Appearance. Residential structures may be remodeled for the development of a bed and breakfast facility. However, structural alterations may not be made which prevent the structure from being used as a residence in the future. Internal or external changes which will make the dwelling appear less residential in nature or function are not allowed. Examples of such alterations include paving of required setbacks, and commercial-type exterior lighting.

Effective Date. This Ordinance becomes effective upon is passage and publication according to law.

Passed by the City Council of the City of Grant this 2nd day of September, 1997.

Gary Erichson, Mayor

Attest:

Stephanie Marty, City Clerk

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