Article I — Home Occupations

The general purpose of this chapter is to set forth provisions by which home based businesses, that are an accessory use to the primary residence, may be allowed in all residential zones and specific plans that allow residential as a primary use, provided that they comply with the prescribed standards to minimize impacts to residential neighborhoods. (Ord. 1224 § 1, 2013)

Home occupations for profit may be engaged in any residential zone and specific plans that allow residential as a primary use, subject to the following conditions:

• A. There shall be no employment of help, other than members of the household that reside at the subject property.

• B. There shall be no sale of goods associated with the home occupation on the premises.

• C. The use shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic above that which is typical of a residential neighborhood.

• D. There shall be no unsightly storage of materials or supplies.

• E. Not more than two rooms in the dwelling shall be occupied for "home occupation." However, an outbuilding of not more than two hundred square feet located in the rear yard, or an addition of not more than two hundred square feet to an existing or a permissible structure may be used for a home occupation in lieu of rooms in the main house. No outdoor space shall be so used.

• F. In no way shall the appearance of any structure or the conduct of the business within the structure be such that any portion of the premises may be reasonably recognized as serving a nonresidential use, either by color, form, materials of construction, lighting, sounds, noises, odors, vibrations or other means.

• G. Signage shall be limited to one nameplate per unit displaying the name of the home occupation engaged in on the premises subject to the following conditions:

  1. Shall not exceed one square foot in area;

  2. Shall be nonilluminated;

  3. Shall be attached to the front façade of the residence or displayed inside a front façade facing window;

  4. Shall be maintained and be of reasonable professional quality.

• H. If the home occupation applicant is not the homeowner of where the home occupation will be conducted from, the property owner's written authorization shall be provided with the home occupation permit application.

• I. Cottage food operations shall be exempt from these provisions and shall be governed by Article II of this chapter.

(Ord. 1224 § 1, 2013)

Home occupation permits shall not be granted for the following uses:

• A. Massage practices and massage technicians. (Ord. 1224 § 1, 2013)