Sec. 30-259. - Purpose.

The purpose and intent of the home occupation permit is to establish a lawful home occupation within an existing residential structure.

Sec. 30-260. - Authority.

The Director of Community Development or designee is authorized to approve or deny home occupation permit applications.

Sec. 30-261. - Application.

Applications for a home occupation permit shall be filed with the Planning Division upon such forms and accompanied by such data, information and fees as may be required by the Planning Division, to ensure a full presentation of the facts.

Sec. 30-262. - Home occupation restrictions.

In approving a home occupation in an existing residential structure, the Planning Division must find that the use can be conducted safely, will not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood or other adjacent uses, and can reasonably be expected to conform to the following restrictions:

(1)

No use shall create or cause noise, dust, vibration, smell, glare or electrical interference or other hazards or nuisances.

(2)

No employees other than residents of the dwelling shall be allowed in connection with a home occupation. (Babysitters or domestic servants are not considered employees of a home occupation.)

(3)

There shall be no clients or customers on the premises at any time, except where the Planning Division determines that limited customer traffic may be warranted due to the nature of the business.

(4)

If a home occupation is to be conducted on rental property, the property owner's authorization for the proposed use shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a home occupation permit.

(5)

Where the person conducting the home occupation serves as an agent or intermediary between outside suppliers and outside customers, all articles, except for samples, shall be received, stored and sold directly to customers at an off-premises location.

(6)

There shall be no use of material or mechanical equipment not recognized as being part of a normal household or hobby use.

(7)

No vehicle larger than a one-ton, four-wheel truck may be used in connection with a home occupation.

(8)

Activities conducted, and equipment or material used, shall not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises nor use utilities in amounts greater than normally provided for residential use.

(9)

There shall be no sale of products or services on the premises.

(10)

There shall be no advertising which identifies the home occupation by street address.

(11)

The use shall not involve the special use of commercial vehicles for delivery to or from the premises.

(12)

There shall be no storage of material and/or supplies, indoor or outdoor for purposes other than those permitted in the residential zone.

(13)

The home occupation shall not be identified by a sign.

(14)

A structure or space outside of the main building or an accessory structure, including the garage, may be used for home occupation purposes. Whenever a garage is used, the home occupation shall not reduce the required parking area as established by this Code.

(15)

In no way shall the appearance of the structure be altered or the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which causes the premises to differ from its residential character either by use of colors, materials or construction, lighting, signs, sounds or noises, vibrations, or similar distinctive workings.

(16)

The Director of Community Development may impose such conditions on the issuance of the permit as are necessary to ensure that the use will have no adverse effect on the neighborhood, and it shall be unlawful for a home occupation to be carried on in violation of such conditions or so as not to conform with the requirements of this section.

Sec. 30-263. - Prohibited home occupation uses.

The following uses, either by operation or nature, are not incidental to or compatible with residential activities and shall therefore not be permitted as home occupations:

(1)

Automotive repair (body or mechanical), upholstery and painting.

(2)

Barber and beauty services. (3)

Medical offices, clinics and laboratories.

(4)

Cannabis dispensaries and sales.

(5)

Household appliance repairing.

(6)

Welding.

(7)

Any business dealing with firearms, ammunition, explosives, or ancillary products.

(8)

Similar uses as determined by the Director of Community Development.

(Ord. No. 1899, § 5, 7-26-22)