§ 16.52.240. Homestays.

A.

Purpose and Intent. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that homestays located in the city conform to the existing character of the neighborhood in which they are located and do not create an adverse impact on adjacent properties.

B.

Applicability. Homestays may be permitted only with approval of a minor use permit. Homestays shall comply with the property development standards of the underlying district and the performance standards and special conditions listed in subsection (C).

C.

Performance Standards and Conditions for Homestays.

1.

Operators of homestays are required to obtain a minor use permit-plot plan review (Section 16.16.080) and a business license.

2.

Any proposed homestay shall be compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located in terms of landscaping, scale and architectural character. The use shall be harmonious and compatible with the existing uses with the neighborhood.

3.

All Building Code and Fire Code requirements for the level of occupancy of the homestay shall be met.

4.

All environmental health regulations shall be met.

5.

The operator shall reside on the premises.

6.

Individual guest stays shall be limited to fourteen (14) days, with a seven-day period between stays.

7.

On-site advertising of the homestay is prohibited.

8.

A bedroom shall meet the minimum size requirements as defined in the Building Code.

9.

The operator of the homestay shall pay transient occupancy tax as required by Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 3.24.030.

10.

Establishment of a homestay within three hundred (300) feet of an existing homestay on the same street shall not be permitted.

11.

Violations. Violation of these requirements shall constitute grounds for revocation of the minor use permit pursuant to Section 16.16.220.

(Ord. No. 663, § 3, 6-10-2014)