As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BED-AND-BREAKFAST HOME
Owner-occupied and -managed residence resulting from a conversion
of a one-family dwelling, used for providing overnight accommodations
and a morning meal to not more than 10 transient lodgers, and containing
at least two, but not more than five bedrooms for such lodgers.
BED-AND-BREAKFAST INN
A professionally run business operated in a building which
is used primarily for providing overnight accommodations to the public
even though the owner may live on the premises. A bed-and-breakfast
inn can have accommodations for more than 10 guests and may have up
to 24 guest rooms. Breakfast is the only meal served and is included
in the charge for the room. A bed-and-breakfast inn may be saleable
to a new owner.
COUNTRY INN
A professionally run business which offers accommodations
and dining. Overnight accommodations are available and a full-service
restaurant provides breakfast, dinner and perhaps lunch to overnight
guests and/or the public. The number of guest rooms may range from
four to 24. A country inn may be saleable to a new owner.
No person, either as owner, agent or otherwise, shall furnish,
operate, conduct, maintain, advertise or otherwise be engaged in the
bed-and-breakfast business unless the owner holds a valid permit issued
pursuant to this chapter.
A. Certification. A permit shall be granted or renewed by the Building
Inspector upon certification by the Inspector, Niagara County Health
Department and Fire Marshal that all applicable codes and regulations
have been met. The Building Department may request any additional
information deemed necessary to determine whether or not a permit
shall be issued.
B. Fee. Application for a permit or renewal shall be accompanied by
a fee of $30.
C. Expiration. Permits shall be renewable every three years upon application
and inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal.
This chapter shall take effect immediately.