Cape Elizabeth residents will have a chance to voice their thoughts about a possible zoning change that would allow bed-and-breakfast establishments in residential districts.

The Cape Elizabeth Town Council will have a public hearing on the issue at its Feb. 9 meeting. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall chamber.

“I think any change you make to a neighborhood needs to be thought out and listened to thoroughly,” Cape Council Chairman James Rowe said. “We want to hear from people on both sides of the issue.”

If approved, the proposed changes would allow bed-and-breakfast establishments in residential zones with frontage on either Shore Road or Route 77, Rowe said.

The maximum number of rooms allowed in a B&B would depend on the size of the lot, with no more than nine rooms. Guests would be allowed to stay a maximum of 14 days.

B&Bs are allowed currently in the town center zone.

The town has already had two rounds of public hearings to discuss zoning amendments, Rowe said, adding that he doesn’t think this final public hearing will be controversial.

The Planning Board has studied the zoning ordinance during the past year and recommended the revisions to the Town Council. The Town Council’s ordinance subcommittee on Dec. 15 voted 3-0 to recommend the amendments to the full council.

Also being discussed is the “homestay” definition, something that has been allowed under current regulations but not thoroughly defined, Rowe said.

A homestay allows homeowners to rent up to two rooms for any length of time as long as all parking is provided on site.

“These amendments came from needs and concerns expressed by citizen groups,” Rowe said. “We want to take a thorough look at it. We might make a final decision on the issue that night.”