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record that enumerates the date and time the pass was used and by whom it was used. The record book shall be available for inspection by the city at any time. (c) A maximum often guest rooms shall be allowed in the Olde Towne Historic District. In the Port Norfolk Historic District, a maximum of five guest rooms shall be allowed. (d) No exterior additions or alterations shall be made for the express purpose of creating or maintaining a bed and breakfast inn other than those required for health, safety or sanitation requirements. Minimal decorative alterations may be made to the structure if such changes are deemed to be compatible with the nature of the neighborhood. Such alterations and additions that are necessary or desired must meet all zoning, building, environmental and fire code regulations and must be approved by the historic preservation commission. (e) The facility shall be occupied and managed by an individual having at least 51 percent ownership interest in the improved real estate upon which the inn is situated. (f) The maximum length of stay for a transient paying guest is limited to 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period of time. The holder of the use permit shall keep a current guest register including names, addresses and dates of occupancy of all guests, which register shall be available for city inspection at any time. (g) For identification of the bed and breakfast inn, one wall sign of four square feet is permitted. Such sign shall not be directly illuminated, nor shall it contain the words "hotel" or "motel." Such sign shall meet all zoning requirements including approval from the historic preservation commission. (h) There shall be no retail sale of goods and merchandise on the premises. (i) permitted. Receptions and other such functions, for compensation, shall not be (j) If approved as a condition of the use permit, meals may be served to transient overnight guests and to the public, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In the Port Norfolk Historic District, only one meal may be served between 7:00 a.m. and 11 :00 a.m. Seating capacity in the dining room shall be limited to no more than four seats per bed and breakfast guest room. (k) A minimum of one bathroom, to include a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower, shall be provided on each floor of the structure to be occupied by guests. However, additional bathrooms may be required as a condition of the use permit.