Sec. 10-2.1703. Bed and breakfast establishments.

        This section provides locational, developmental, and operational standards for the development and operation of bed and breakfast (B&B) establishments. All B&B establishments shall be located, developed, and operated in the following manner:

(a)    B&B establishments may only be allowed in the B-P zoning district, subject to the issuance of a zoning clearance, and in the C-1 and VMU Zoning Districts, subject to the approval of design review and conditional use permits in compliance with Articles 20 and 24 of this chapter. They shall not be allowed within any single-family zoning district.

(b)    The parcel upon which the B&B establishment is to be developed and operated shall conform to all standards of the subject zoning district.

(c)    Service shall be limited to the rental of bedrooms. Meal service shall be limited to the provision of meals for registered guests.

(d)    There shall be no additional food preparation areas for the guests.

(e)    Receptions, private parties, or activities, for which a fee is paid or which is allowable as a condition of room rental, shall not be allowed.

(f)    Each guest shall register upon arrival, stating their date of occupancy, name, current residence address, and the license plate number of the motor vehicle that is being used by the guest. The registration form shall be kept by the owner or operator for a period of two (2) years and shall be made available for examination by appropriate City representatives upon one days’ notice.

(g)    A current City business license shall be maintained and displayed in compliance with Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Municipal Code.

(h)    All B&Bs shall be subject to the City’s transient occupancy tax in compliance with Chapter 1 of Title 8 of the Municipal Code.

(i)     Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space for each bedroom available for rent. This parking shall not be located within the required front setback.

(j)     Signs shall be limited to one on-site sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area and shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article 16 of this chapter. In the event of alley access to a guest parking area, a second sign, not to exceed two (2) square feet in area, may be approved by the Director in order to identify the parking area.

(k)    The B&B shall meet all of the requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

(§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004)