10.96.020 (Bed and Breakfast Inn)“A transient lodging establishment that is predominantly residential in character, is primarily engaged in providing overnight or otherwise temporary lodging for the general public, and where a breakfast meal is customarily included in the lodging rate.” source
10.96.020 (Hotel or Motel)“A building or group of buildings in one complex consisting of multiple guest rooms intended or designed to be occupied on a temporary basis, and typically providing ancillary services such as a restaurant, lounge, pool or exercise room, meeting rooms, and/or other personal services.” source
Citation: Tulare Code of Ordinances Title 10 Zoning, Chapter 10.96 Definition of Land Uses, Section 10.96.020; Title 5 Business Regulations Chapter 5.68 Transient Occupancy Tax; code current through Ord. 2026-04, passed 5-5-2026
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