7-7-117. LODGING FACILITIES.
The following standards shall apply to all Lodging Facilities that are new Development, redevelopment, changed from another Use, or retrofits of existing Buildings:
(1) The minimum number of floors within the Building shall be three. Any Basement space shall not count toward meeting the minimum floor requirement.
(2) Where stucco or fiber cement siding are used as exterior materials, at least 25% of the exterior shall be brick, stone or another comparable material approved by the Planning Commission.
(3) A Porte-cochere is required.
(4) At least six of the following seven amenities shall be included:
a. Swimming pool
b. Hot tub
c. Fitness Room
d. Business Center
e. Meetings Rooms
f. Common Breakfast Space
g. Restaurant
(5) The minimum, overall average area per guest room shall be 500 square feet. This number shall be calculated by dividing the total Lodging Facility area by the total number of guest rooms that can be used by guests for lodging.
(6) All Lodging Facilities shall meet the Commercial Design Standards in Chapter 7-11.
(7) Each guest room within a Lodging Facility shall include a restroom. Lodging Facilities with four or fewer guest rooms are exempt from this requirement.
(8) Lodging Facilities are encouraged within Commercial Complexes where complementary Uses such as dining, shopping and entertainment are within close proximity.
(9) In addition to meeting these standards, existing Buildings or Structures being converted to be or include a Lodging Facility shall be brought into conformance with all applicable Building codes.
(10) All guest rooms in Lodging Facilities shall be accessed from interior corridors.