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Weirton Officials Say Alternative B & B Violates Code

Weirton officials said a local bed and breakfast that caters to alternative lifestyles is violating a city code.

Rosemont Manor, also known as Our House on the Hill, caters to fetish parties, swingers, nudists, and S&M lifestyles.

Because of the activities, city officials said they notified owner Rose Susko in early December that she was violating city code.

In a written notice to Susko dated Dec. 11, Weirton's UDO administrator Jim McHenry said, "Your permit was approved for a Bed and Breakfast/ Wedding and Reception facility....any additional uses must be likewise approved by this office. Since, no application for expanded use has been made...this is a violation of the City of Weirton, Unified Development Ordinance."

In November, Susko defended her business and said it does not pose a threat to residents on Marland Heights.

"There's not anything out of the ordinary going on here -- maybe a little more not-quite mainstream topics -- but there's nothing illegal going on. It is not a sex club. Certainly not," Susko said at that time.

The violation notice said Susko had 30 days to file an appeal against the city of Weirton. That deadline would have been last week.

Susko declined to comment on the city's action or whether she will appeal the notice.

The violation notice states that the consequences of a zoning violation include a misdemeanor arrest or a court injunction to stop some or all business activities.

Stay with NEWS9 for continuing coverage.

-Renee Cardelli & Allison Latos, NEWS9

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