YAVAPAI COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE
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E. With respect to property not previously used for an exempt purpose, a provisional exemption
may be granted on the basis of representations by the owner as to the intended use of the property,
subject to presentations by the owner of evidence of compliance with Paragraph A, within one
(1) year after grant of the exemption.
F. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Land Use Specialist to grant, deny or cancel an
exemption may appeal to the Board of Adjustment in the manner provided by Ordinance for
appeal of an enforcement decision.
A. Bed & Breakfast Homestays as defined under Section 301 (Definitions) subject to the following
regulations and performance standards:
1. Homestays shall only be permitted on parcels exceeding thirty-five thousand (35,000)
square feet in size.
2. No employees.
3. Facility shall be owner-occupied with no more than fifty percent (50%) of the floor area
of the primary structure used for guest quarters or Bed & Breakfast purposes.
4. Access to the guestrooms shall be allowed through the main entrance of the building only.
5. State and County Health Department approval and permits are required.
6. Change of Use or Occupancy and Zoning and Building Safety Clearance/Permit required
prior to commencement of the use.
7. No more than three (3) guest units shall be available for rental. A guest unit consisting
of more than one (1) room shall not be constructed, converted, or modified so as to permit
division into separate guest units.
8. Maximum duration of stay of any one (1) guest shall be fourteen (14) days.
9. In addition to the required parking for the owner of the Homestay, one (1) parking space
per guest unit shall be provided on site in accordance with the parking standards in
Section 602 (Parking).
10. One (1) sign, for identification purposes, not exceeding four (4) square feet in size may
be attached to the primary structure or placed in the front yard no higher than three feet
(3’) above grade.
B. Bed & Breakfast Inns as defined under Section 301 (Definitions) subject to the following
regulations and performance standards:
1. Facility shall be owner-occupied with no more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the
total floor area or structural coverage used for guest quarters or Bed & Breakfast
purposes.
2. Change of Use or Occupancy and Zoning and Building Safety Clearance/Permit required
prior to commencement of the use.
3. In addition to the required parking for the owner of the Inn, one (1) parking space per
guest unit and employee shall be provided on site in accordance with the parking
standards in Section 602 (Parking).
SECTION 507 BED & BREAKFASTS