As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated.
BED-AND-BREAKFAST
An owner-occupied structure renting individual rooms, two
weeks' maximum, to guests and having no cooking facilities directly
available for use by the guests, shall constitute a bed-and-breakfast
facility. Such structures located in the R-3, C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zones
would be permitted as a bed-and-breakfast. The availability of food
service in the facility shall not disqualify the facility from this
category so long as guests are not provided access to the cooking
or food preparation facilities and food is prepared and served by
the owner or an employee of the owner.
GUESTHOUSE
An owner-occupied structure renting individual rooms, two
weeks' maximum, to guests and having no food service shall constitute
a guesthouse. Such structures located in the R-3, C-1, C-2 and C-3
Zones would be permitted as a guesthouse.
HISTORICAL RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT
Shall consist of, but not be limited to, antique, candle,
candy, floral, fabric, greeting card and novelty types of establishments.
HISTORICAL STRUCTURE
Any structure built before 1920 and maintained to an appearance
consistent with its original design, including but not limited to
the style of siding, windows, roofline, trim and architectural embellishments.
Utilization of modern materials such as vinyl siding or construction
of additions to the rear of such structures shall not disqualify a
structure so long as its appearance is consistent with the purpose
and intent of this article as expressed above.
OPEN FRONT PORCH
Any porch area, roofed or unroofed, which is not supplied
with any form of climate control and has no vertical enclosures other
than half walls or railings no higher than 42 inches and, from the
top of the half wall to the roof area, has no enclosures other than
screens or roll-up sunshades or blinds which could be adjusted or
removed to allow free flow of air.
RESTAURANTS
Facilities serving full meals of any sort to customers other
than or in addition to customers who are overnight guests of the facility.
TEA ROOM or COFFEE SHOP
Facility in which coffees, teas and other beverages are served
to customers other than those who are residing in the facility as
overnight guests. Coffee shops and tea rooms may also serve baked
goods and dessert-type fare.
[Amended 12-15-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-14]
An historical structure located in the R-3, C-1, C-2, C-2/V
and C-3 Zones of Eagleswood Township that is occupied as a residence
or guesthouse by the owner may be utilized as a bed-and-breakfast
regardless of the uses otherwise permitted in that zone. Such structures
located in the C-1, C-2, C-2/V and C-3 Zones may be also used as restaurants,
tap rooms, coffee shops and retail and service establishments, provided
that the owner is also occupying the structure as a residence.
Notwithstanding the bulk requirements otherwise applicable in
the zone, the bulk requirements applicable to a bed-and-breakfast,
coffee shop, tea room or restaurant which otherwise fits the criteria
of this chapter shall be as follows.
A. Minimum building size: none.
B. Minimum lot width: 60 feet.
C. Minimum lot depth: 140 feet.
D. Minimum lot area: 8,400 feet.
E. Minimum front yard: 10 feet, with a further provision that an open
front porch or stoop may be provided or exist with a five-foot front
yard setback for existing structures only.
F. Minimum rear yard: 30 feet for existing structures only.
G. Minimum side yard: minimum five feet each side, or at least 10 feet
on one side, and a minimum distance between building on adjacent properties
of 15 feet for existing structures only.
H. Maximum of first-floor space only to be used for service and retail
establishments, tea rooms or coffee shops.