Hotels and motels
Special use permit criteria. In cases where hotels and motels are allowable by special use permit in a district, the following criteria shall apply:
(a) Compatibility with the neighboring transportation network as evidenced by:
(1) Submission of a traffic impact study analyzing both on and off-site conditions as they affect surrounding areas including, but not limited to:
a. Analyses of roadways which may be influenced by the project; including adjacent roads and major intersections;
b. Safety (accident data, sight distance, roadway conditions, etc.);
c. Capacity analysis utilizing the most current transportation research board guidelines or other document as specified by the director of public works;
d. Existing volumes (traffic counting);
e. Site-generated and future traffic;
f. Planned transportation improvements, if any.
(b) Compatibility with neighboring uses as evidenced by:
(1) Submission of a landscaping plan, prepared by a professional landscape architect, licensed in the State of Rhode Island, which shows how the proposed development will be adequately landscaped and screened from adjacent properties.
(2) Submission of evidence that the proposed development's loading, trash management, lighting, noise, and other operations will not unduly disturb nearby residents.
(3) Submission of evidence, including, but not limited to, a drainage analysis and related plans, prepared by a professional civil engineer, licensed in the State of Rhode Island, showing that development will not have a negative effect on adjacent properties or natural resources.
(4) Submission of evidence, including, but not limited to, an erosion and sediment control management plan, prepared by a professional civil engineer, licensed in the State of Rhode Island, showing that the development will not have a negative effect on adjacent properties or natural resources.
(5) Submission of evidence, that any accessory activities, such as event and/or conference space, restaurants, bars, live music, and recreational facilities, will not disturb area residents. Information shall include, but not be limited to, proposed hours and scope of activities. The zoning board, or planning board in the case of Unified Development Review, may require the applicant to submit a noise analysis prepared by a professional acoustical engineer in cases where live music is proposed. Such a study shall analyze expected noise levels and shall include recommendations to mitigate any expected excessive noise.
(c) Submission of evidence that adequate safety provisions for guests and employees will be provided as evidenced by the proposal's conformance with fire, building and health codes, and other relevant state and federal requirements.
(Ch. 918, § II, 5-7-24)