New Franklin Bed and Breakfast ordinance (§ 405.180)

A bed and breakfast establishment is a dwelling unit where travelers, for compensation, are lodged for sleeping purposes with a morning meal provided. A bed and breakfast establishment shall be carried on entirely within a dwelling by a member of the family residing in the dwelling, shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes, shall conform to the following standards and provisions:

1. No other type of occupation or profession shall be conducted within the building where the bed and breakfast establishment is located.

2. One (1) sign shall be permitted which shall be an unanimated, non-illuminated, flat or window sign no higher than four (4) feet having a surface area not exceeding thirty-six by thirty-six (36 x 36).

3. No cooking by guests shall be permitted.

4. Meals may be served only to overnight guests.

5. Each guest room shall contain a functioning smoke detector.

6. The owner must comply with all other City zoning and safety ordinances as well as all County, State and Federal laws, rules or regulations applying to the operation of the lodging establishment.

7. All guest rooms used for guests shall be part of the primary residential structure. No exterior alterations, other than those necessary to ensure the safety of the guests, shall be made to any building.

8. Each facility will be inspected and approved by the City's Building Inspector prior to a business license being issued to the owner.