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Commission weighs whether bed‑and‑breakfast rules should expand beyond R‑2; parking remains central concern
Summary
Staff reviewed bed‑and‑breakfast (B&B) regulations currently permitted in R‑2 and discussed the prospect of allowing them in R‑3. Commissioners and staff said parking requirements and owner‑occupancy limits are the biggest constraints to any expansion.
Staff reviewed the city’s B&B regulations and asked the commission whether the use should be allowed in additional residential districts such as R‑3.
Wendy Mueller noted the existing B&B rules in R‑2 include a list of fairly restrictive conditions designed to keep the use limited and owner‑occupied. "One of the biggest complaints we get as it relates to bed and breakfast home uses is parking," Brian Steffen said. Commissioners signaled openness to considering B&Bs in other districts if parking and owner‑occupancy conditions remain intact to avoid creating de facto short‑term rentals.
Staff said the intent is to encourage rehabilitation of larger homes while avoiding short‑term rental enforcement issues; any change would likely preserve the requirement that the owner reside on the property and maintain parking standards. The commission did not adopt any amendments tonight and asked staff to preserve clear distinctions between B&Bs and short‑term rentals.
