(a) Intensity of Use. Home occupations must be conducted within a principal dwelling unit and permitted accessory structures, and shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the structures. The exterior of the dwelling shall not be altered from its residential appearance, and no additional signage shall be allowed.
(b) Parking and Loading. Home occupations shall be limited to the parking or storage of one commercial vehicle on the premises not exceeding a 3/4 ton capacity, provided such vehicle is directly related the home occupation. Delivery vehicles used to deliver goods to a home occupation are limited to automobiles, passenger vehicles, mail carriers and express package carriers. Deliveries shall only be permitted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
(c) Performance Standards. The home occupation shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 1160, Performance Standards, of this Ordinance, and the following:
(i) Customer or client visits to a home occupation are limited to between the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A home occupation shall not generate more than four customer or client visits per business day, and no more than two customers or clients may be present at any given time.
(ii) The home occupation shall have no non-resident employees on the premises at any time. The number of non-resident employees working exclusively at other locations is not limited.
(d) Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted home occupations. Any home occupation not specifically listed may be permitted as a conditional use, subject to the requirements outlined in this Ordinance.
(i) Home office for such professionals as architects, doctors, brokers, engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, realtors, accountants, writers, salespersons and similar occupations.
(ii) Personal services, including barber shops, beauty parlors, manicure and pedicure shops, grooming, catering, and chauffeuring services.
(iii) Home office for a massage therapist, subject to the standards of Sec. 1162.15 of this Ordinance.
(iv) Music, dance, art and craft classes, tutoring, and studios for artists, sculptors, musicians and photographers.
(v) Workshop for tailors, dressmakers, milliners, and craft persons, including weaving, lapidary, jewelry making, cabinetry, and wood-working.
(vi) Repair services, limited to watches and clocks, small appliances, computers, electronic devices, and similar small devices.
(e) Prohibited Uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited as home occupations.
(i) Kennels.
(ii) Hospitals, medical and dental clinics and veterinary clinics.
(iii) Any eating and/or drinking establishments.
(iv) Automobile, truck, recreation vehicle, boat or small engine repair.
(v) Undertaking and funeral homes.
(vi) Retail sale of merchandise.
(vii) Adult uses and sexually-oriented businesses.