Part 9 — HOTELS AND MOTELS

The purpose of regulating hotels and motels is to establish a comprehensive set of use regulations applicable to the operation of hotels and motels that will ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and will safeguard against

potentially adverse impacts on adjacent neighborhoods and residences. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

To establish and operate a hotel or motel, a market feasibility study shall be performed and submitted contemporaneously with the application for design review.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

No person shall permit the use or occupancy of any room, unit or combination of rooms or units, in a hotel or motel, for a period in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12) Penalty, see § 10.99

In addition to the development standards set forth in subchapter 153.050, Commercial and Industrial Zones, the following shall apply to hotels and motels.

(A) Location. The lot upon which the proposed hotel or motel will be located must be within 300 feet of a freeway right-of-way, as designated by the State of California.

(B) Minimum number of guest units. The hotel or motel shall contain a minimum of 70 or more guest rooms.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12; Am. Ord. 1508, passed 2-7-23)