Ch. 17.16 (R-1 zone)“No person shall use, nor shall any property owner permit the use of, any property classified in any R-1 zone for any use, other than the following:” source
Ch. 17.08 (hotel)“any building or portion of any building with access provided through a common entrance, lobby or hallway to one or more guest rooms, which have no cooking facilities, and which are designed and intended to be used or are used, rented or hired out as temporary or overnight accommodations for guests.” source
Ch. 17.08 (motel)“one or more buildings containing guest rooms or dwelling units, without kitchen facilities ... designed, used or intended to be used, rented or hired out for temporary or overnight accommodations for guests, and are offered primarily to automobile tourists or transients by signs or other advertising media.” source
Ch. 3.24 (transient definition)“any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy or a space in a hotel by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less” source
Citation: Ch. 17.16 (R-1 zone)
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