hapter 17.28
Bed and Breakfast Regulations

Bed and Breakfast facilities shall be subject to the following standards:

17.28.010 - The outward appearance of a single-family residence shall be retained;

17.28.020 - No more than one sign shall be provided on the premises. The sign shall be made of natural materials not exceeding six square feet in area and shall be indirectly illuminated;

17.28.030 - All Okanogan County health codes shall apply;

17.28.040 - The residential unit shall be occupied by the owner;

17.28.050 - A maximum of 2 bedrooms shall be provided for guests;

17.28.060 - Bed and Breakfast facilities shall be subject to an on-site inspection prior to operation to assure compliance with Planning and Health District standards;

17.28.070 - All retail sales of merchandise or other services other than what is essential to the operation of the Bed and Breakfast are prohibited;

17.28.080 - All guest parking shall be provided off-street and shall be screened with a Type II Visual Buffer per 17.27.040 B);

17.28.090 - Neither cooking facilities in the guest rooms nor auxiliary kitchens shall be allowed for the use of guests;

17.28.100 - Bed and breakfast facilities will be allowed to have food service which meets the criteria of WAC 246.215.180; and

17.28.110 - Bed and Breakfast facilities require permit approval from Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development. Permit issuance requires payment of fee (in accordance with current fee schedule) and approval of site plan submitted by the applicant. Permits may be approved, approved with conditions or denied by the Administrator.