[Added 9-27-1994 by L.L. No. 46-1994[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law provided that
it take effect 1-1-1995.
[Amended 4-23-1996 by L.L. No. 13-1996]
In addition to the other definitions set forth
in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply to this article:
An owner-occupied building designed, used and occupied as
a single-family or two-family residence, managed by the property's
owner, and having, as an accessory use, bedroom accommodations and
breakfast provisions, served in the host's private dining room or
kitchen for those accommodated as paying guests, who are referred
to, for purposes of this article, as "registered guests."
[Amended 7-25-2006 by L.L. No. 42-2006]
B.Â
An application for a bed-and-breakfast permit shall
be filed with the Public Safety Administrator with a filing fee in
an amount to be established, and changed as needed, by resolution
of the Southampton Town Board.
[Amended 9-14-2010 by L.L. No. 31-2010]
C.Â
Following an inspection of the premises, the Public
Safety Administrator is authorized to issue a bed-and-breakfast permit
if (s)he finds the residence meets all the requirements of this article.
D.Â
All bed-and-breakfast permits shall be valid for a
period of one year.
[Amended 4-23-1996 by L.L. No. 13-1996; 6-27-1997 by L.L. No. 24-1997; 1-28-2003 by L.L. No.
3-2003; 7-25-2006 by L.L. No. 42-2006]
A.Â
The building shall be a detached, single-family or
two-family residence with a certificate of occupancy for such use.
A bed-and-breakfast may also utilize one accessory building for guest
facilities only if approved as a special exception use by the Planning
Board.
B.Â
The building shall be occupied as a principal residence
by its owner during any period of time in which it is also being used
and occupied as a bed-and-breakfast.
C.Â
A single-family or two-family residence providing
bed-and-breakfast accommodations may be located in any zoning district.
In the Village Business (VB) Districts, it shall have a minimum of
three bedrooms. In all other districts, it shall have a minimum of
four bedrooms. No separate kitchen facilities for registered guests
shall be provided. In the case where an existing two-family residence
is to be used as a bed-and-breakfast, a separate kitchen may be used
by the owner-occupant.
D.Â
In addition to the number of bedrooms occupied by
the owner in connection with the residential use, the number of bedrooms
available for registered guests shall not exceed five.
E.Â
The number of registered guests occupying the premises
at any one time shall not exceed 10.
F.Â
The residence must have a minimum of two parking spaces
and at least one parking space for each room to be let. When four
or more parking spaces are provided, the parking area shall be screened
from direct view of any adjacent residential use.
G.Â
Not more than one employee shall be permitted to work
on the premises at any time, and none shall be present between the
hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Members of the owner's immediate
family who are residents on the premises shall not be considered employees,
whether paid or unpaid.
H.Â
No guest may be registered for more than seven consecutive
nights. The owner shall maintain a guest register and shall preserve
registration records for a minimum of three years. The register and
all records shall be made available for inspection by the Public Safety
Administrator or his (her) designees at any time.
I.Â
No meals except for breakfast shall be served on the
premises to registered guests.
J.Â
The building shall be in compliance with all applicable
zoning, building, fire, electrical and plumbing codes, as well as
Section AJ701.1-1.4 of the Residential Code of the State of New York.
