A. Accessory use. In residential zoning districts, a bed-and-breakfast establishment must be accessory to a Household Living use on a site, as defined in VMC 20.160.020(A)(1). This means that an individual or family which operates the establishment must occupy the house as their primary residence. The house must have been used as a residence for at least a total of five years prior to filing the application for a bed-and- breakfast establishment.

B. Uses. In residential zoning districts, banquets, parties, weddings or meetings for guests or other non-family members for the general public are prohibited. These services may be provided only to residents or overnight patrons of the facility.

C. Compliance with state guidelines. In all zoning districts, bed-and-breakfast establishments containing three to six bedrooms for guests must meet the Department of Health Bed-and-Breakfast Guidelines. These guidelines are enforced by DSHS.

D. Appearance. In all residential zones, residential structures may be remodeled for the development of bed-and-breakfast establishments. Structural alterations may not be made which prevent the structure from being used as a house.

E. Parking. In all residential zoning districts, a minimum of two off-street parking spaces are required. In commercial zoning districts, parking is subject to the requirements of VMC 20.945, Parking and Loading. Additional off-street spaces may be required as a condition of approval for those bed-and-breakfast establishments governed by conditional use approval, per the requirements of VMC 20.245.

F. Signs. Signs in residential and commercial zoning districts shall conform to appropriate sections of VMC 20.960 Signs (Ord. M-3840 § 36, 08/06/2007; Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)