§ 46-867. Regulations.

(a)

Permitted as conditional use. Bed and breakfast establishments are permitted as a conditional use in the following residential districts and business district:

(1)

RSE-1 single-family residential estate district.

(2)

RS-1 single-family residential district.

(3)

RS-2 single-family residential district.

(4)

RS-3 single-family residential district.

(5)

RS-4 single-family residential district.

(6)

RS-5 single-family residential district.

(7)

B-3 central business/mixed-use district.

(b)

Issuance of conditional use permit; transfer; void upon sale of property. A conditional use permit shall be issued to the owner after review and a public hearing by the plan commission and upon approval by the village board. Transfer of a conditional use permit because of transfer or sale of property is not permissible. Should such property be sold, then the conditional use permit shall become void.

(c)

Subject to state law provisions. All bed and breakfast establishments shall be subject to and comply with Wis. Admin. Code HFS ch. 197 which is adopted by reference in this section as if fully set forth.

(d)

Registry. Each bed and breakfast establishment shall be required to keep a register and require all guests to sign such register using their actual names and address before being assigned quarters. The register shall be available for inspection by the police department and building inspector for a period of not less than one year.

(e)

Tenant occupancy. No guest may be permitted to occupy space in a bed and breakfast establishment for a longer period than 14 consecutive days, during any 30-day period.

(f)

Off-street parking. A minimum of one parking stall shall be provided for every guest bedroom with a minimum of two additional stalls for the owner/proprietor. All parking areas shall meet the size requirements of section 46-923(1) and (2) and shall be hard-surfaced as required by section 46-923(6). All parking areas abutting residential properties shall be screened from view using a minimum six-foot high solid fence or comparable. No off-street parking shall be allowed within the front yard setback area and shall be a minimum of three feet from any side yard property line.

(g)

Signage. One on-premises sign shall be permitted not to exceed six square feet in area. The sign shall be of solid wood. All signs must be approved by the architectural board prior to installing such sign.

(h)

Address numbering requirements. Every bed and breakfast establishment shall be properly addressed with numbers on the front of the structure, a minimum of five inches high and of contrasting color so as to be visible from the street.

(i)

Impact assessment. The plan commission shall consider the potential impact to the surrounding neighborhood and proximity to any existing bed and breakfast establishment when reviewing a request for a bed and breakfast conditional use permit.

(j)

Occupancy permit. An occupancy permit shall be required whenever the property changes ownership and a new conditional use permit is granted to ensure compliance with all state and local regulations and ordinances.

(k)

Special gatherings. Renting of the bed and breakfast facilities for any special gathering (i.e. wedding receptions, parties, etc.) shall be prohibited.

(l)

Annual permit review. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the plan commission to ensure compliance with all conditional use requirements. Such property may be inspected by the police department, fire department, building inspector or other authorized personnel of the village to investigate and determine if any violations exist. The conditional use permit may be revoked by the village board upon findings of serious violations of any applicable regulations.

(m)

Screening of refuse containers. All refuse containers shall be screened from public view.