HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS SHORT TERM RENTALS, BED & BREAKFAST, TRANSIENT HOUSING

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1 Purpose HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS SHORT TERM RENTALS, BED & BREAKFAST, TRANSIENT HOUSING The purpose of the hospitality permit process is to ensure consistency with the applicable sections of the JCC Title 18 (see below). Process 1. Submit an application for a hospitality establishment showing how you meet the criteria below. 2. Receive approval from Zoning and Environmental Health for septic, water, and food service. 3. Open your home for hospitality services. Required Submittal Items Permit Application Supplemental Hospitality Establishments Application Site Plan see site plan checklist Floor Plan only required with a Fire/Life/Safety review Permit Fees based on valuation, minimum base fee of 3 hours Potable Water review form Scan the QR code to access the web form. JCC Hospitality Establishments The following list of uses allowable as Hospitality Establishments, include, but are not necessarily limited to: 1. Bed and Breakfast Inns (4-6 units); The following standards apply to all bed and breakfast inns: (a) No more than six guest sleeping rooms shall be accommodated in any bed and breakfast inn. (b) If a building is on a federal, state, or local register of historic structures, then the owner may apply for a bed and breakfast inn for up to 10 rooms. A conditional use permit may be granted if the historic character and fabric of the building are preserved, if there are no new structures or additions to the existing structure(s), and if all other bed and breakfast inn standards and restrictions are met. (c) Meals may only be served to overnight guests. (d) Kitchen facilities are prohibited in guest rooms. (e) Bed and breakfast inns shall be restricted to proprietor-occupied, single-family residences. (f) Guest occupancies shall be limited to no more than 30 consecutive days. (g) The exterior of the building shall retain a residential appearance. (h) Bed and breakfast inns shall be operated in a way that will prevent unreasonable disturbance to area residents. (i) One off-street parking space shall be provided for each guest room in addition to parking required for the residence. All parking spaces shall meet the standards of Chapter JCC. (j) Approval shall be conditional upon compliance with all applicable building code requirements, state liquor laws, and state sanitation requirements. (k) No more than one sign is allowed, consistent with the sign standards in JCC (l) All bed and breakfast inns are subject to the applicable water and food service sanitation requirements established by the Washington State Board of Health and the Jefferson County board of health.

2 2. Bed and Breakfast Residence (1-3 units); The following standards apply to all bed and breakfast residences: (a) Bed and breakfast residences shall be restricted to owner-occupied single-family residences. (b) No more than three guest sleeping rooms shall be available for the accommodation of bed and breakfast residence guests. (c) Guest occupancies shall be limited to no more than 30 consecutive days. (d) Meals may only be served to overnight guests. (e) The bed and breakfast residence shall be operated in a way that will prevent unreasonable disturbance to area residents. (f) One off-street parking space shall be provided for each guest room in addition to parking required for the residence. (g) Approval shall be conditional upon compliance with all applicable building code requirements, state liquor laws, and state sanitation requirements. (h) No more than one sign is allowed, consistent with sign standards in JCC Transient Residence or Transient Guest House (Accessory Dwelling Unit). The following standards apply to all short-term (less than 30 days) transient rentals of single-family residential units and guest houses (ADUs) or portions thereof: (a) The transient residence or guest house shall be operated in a way that will prevent unreasonable disturbances to area residents. (b) At least one additional off-street parking space shall be provided for the transient use in addition to the parking required for the residence or guest house. (c) If any food service is to be provided the requirements for a bed and breakfast residence must be met. (d) No outdoor advertising signs are allowed. (e) The owner or lessee may rent the principal residence or the guest house on a short-term basis, but not both. (f) Where there are both a principal residence and a guest house (i.e., an accessory dwelling unit), the owner or lessee must reside on the premises. (g) Transient accommodations must meet all local and state regulations, including those pertaining to business licenses and taxes. [Ord ] Important Items to note All properties that are located on an individual well and will be serving guests food will need to apply to the state to become a public water supply prior to approval for a hospitality establishment. or You must have adequate sewage disposal to receive approval for the number of guests you will be hosting as well as a current operations and maintenance check on your septic system. or If you will be preparing food for your guests you will need to obtain a food service permit through Environmental Health. or The building you will be using for hospitality services must be permitted prior to approval. If the building was built prior to permitting requirements a fire/life/safety building review will be required. or * Permits and/or approvals from other agencies may be needed.

3 PERMIT APPLICATION Steps in the Permit Process: -Review application checklist to ensure all information is completed prior to submitting application. -Make sure septic has been applied for and water availability has been proven. -Make an appointment to meet with the Permit Technician by calling This is not a standalone application; it must be accompanied by a project specific supplemental application. -Fees will be collected at intake. Additional fees may apply after review and payment is required before permit is issued. For Department Use Only Building Permit # Related Application #s: MLA # Site Information Assessor Tax Parcel Number: Site Address and/or Directions to Property: Access (name of street(s)) from which access will be gained: Present use of property: Description of Work (include proposed uses): Wastewater - Sewage Disposal This property is served by Port Townsend or Port Ludlow sewer system? YES NO If not served by sewer identified above, identify type of septic system below: Type of Sewage System Serving Property: Septic Septic Permit #: Community Septic Name of System: Case #: Are other residences connected to the septic system? Additions or repairs to sewage system: Is it a complete or partial system installation: Complete Partial Has a reserve drainfield been designated? Yes No Date of Last Operations & Maintenance check: Attach last report to application Describe or attach any drainfield easements, covenants or notices on title, which may impact the property: Permit Application Page 1 of 2

4 The authorized agent/representative is the primary contact for all project-related questions and correspondence. The County will mail / requests and information about the application to the authorized agent/representative and will copy (cc) the owner noted below. The authorized agent/representative is responsible for communicating the information to all parties involved with the application. It is the responsibility of the authorized agent/representative and owner to ensure their mailbox accepts County (i.e., County is not blocked or sent to junk mail ). Applicant/Property Owner Information Property Owner: Name: Please contact Authorized Agent/Representative with project info. (select only one). Property Owner Signature: Note: For projects with multiple owners, attach a separate sheet with each owner(s) information and signatures. Date: Applicant: Authorized Agent/Representative (If other than owner) Name: Professional: Is this an Authorized Agent/Representative for this project? NO YES Engineer Architect Surveyor Contractor Consultant Name: License # Professional: Is this an Authorized Agent/Representative for this project? NO YES Engineer Architect Surveyor Contractor Consultant Name: License # Professional: Is this an Authorized Agent/Representative for this project? NO YES Engineer Architect Surveyor Contractor Consultant Name: License # By signing this application form, the owner/agent attests that the information provided herein, and in any attachments, is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge. Any material falsehood or any omission of a material fact made by the owner/agent with respect to this application packet may result in making any issued permit null and void. I further agree to that all activities I intend to undertake or complete associated with this permit will be performed in compliance with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations and I agree to provide access and right of entry to Jefferson County and its employees, representatives or agents for the sole purpose of application review and any required later inspections. Applicant may request notice of the County s intent to enter upon the property for visits related to this application and subsequent permit issuance. Signature: Print Name: Date: Permit Application Page 2 of 2

5 SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS MLA # PROJECT/APPLICANT NAME: Tax Parcel Number: What type of hospitality establishment are you applying for? Bed and Breakfast Inns (4-6 units) Bed and Breakfast Residence (1-3 units) Transient Residence or Guest House Less than 30 days Please answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability: 1. How many sleeping rooms shall be accommodated? 2. Will you be serving food to guests? 3. Are there cooking facilities or kitchen facilities in the guest rooms? 4. How many off street parking spots do you currently have? How many off street parking spots proposed? 5. Will you have any signs advertising your business? If yes a sign permit may be needed. 6. Type of potable water? Individual Well Shared Well Public Water Supply OFFICE USE ONLY Hospitality Permit Fees Land Use Review $ Environmental Health - Septic $89.00 Environmental Health Potable Water $89.00 Building Fire/Life/Safety $ Scan Fee $23.00 Technology Fee 5% Total Fees* *Additional fees may apply. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT By signing the application form, the applicant/owner attests that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of their knowledge. Any material falsehood or any omission of a material fact made by the applicant/owner with respect to this application packet may result in this permit being null and void. (APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE) (DATE) [NOTE: Representative authorization is required if application is not signed by the Owner.]

6 SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION DETERMINATION OF ADEQUATE POTABLE WATER Owner Name: Site Parcel No. Water Source Existing Proposed Attach Copies of: Private well 1) Well Logs (if no log report on file, a 1 hr stabilization test may be substituted.) 2) Lab analysis tested within 3 years of application. -Total Coliform, Nitrate-N, Chloride 2-Party Well Items above AND recorded Operations & Maintenance agreement and recorded Easement. Alternative Provide justification and design per Jefferson County System: Environmental Health policy Valid Water Right Lab Analysis as required under private well above. Permit: Generally applies to springs, attach copy. Public Water: Name of Water Provider: -Submit Water Availability Notification form completed by your water purveyor. NOTE: If any of the above utilities need to be installed and disturbance will occur in a public maintained or unmaintained County road and/or Right-of-Way easement, then a Right-of-Way application will be needed. Resolution #99-90 requires building permit applications to provide evidence of an adequate potable water supply per the conditions of RCW and the Guidelines for Determining Water Availability for New Buildings. By signing this application form, the owner/agent attests that the information provided herein, and in any attachments, is true and correct to the best of his, her or its knowledge. Any material falsehood or any omission of a material fact made by the owner/agent with respect to this application packet may result in making any issued permit null and void. Bldg Permit # I further agree to that all activities I intend to undertake or complete associated with this application will be performed in compliance with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations and I agree to provide access and right of entry to Jefferson County and its employees, representatives or agents for the sole purpose of application review and any required later inspections. Applicant may request notice of the County s intent to enter upon the property for visits related to this application and subsequent permit issuance. Signature: Print Name: Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 1) Water Right Permit # 3) Individual Well 2) Public Water Supply WS ID# Meets Water Quality Standards? Yes No In Compliance Yes No WRIA 17 Subbasin Based upon information provided by the applicant, it appears that the potable water supply: Meets Conditionally Meets Does not Meet SIPZ -Coastal / Moderate / High Yes No Supplemental Potable Water 1

7 WATER AVAILABILITY NOTIFICATION PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM TO: FROM: Jefferson County Environmental Health Department (Water System Name) System Operator: State ID Number: Total connections for which system is approved: Number of service connections existing (in use): Number of service connections committed: Date and results of most recent water bacteriological analysis: / / The water system is capable of and will supply potable water to the following location: Assessor s Parcel ID#: Legal Description: Site Operator Signature: Date: / / EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS SERVICE COMMITMENT: / / Supplemental Potable Water 2