(A) Definition; regulations. A HOME OCCUPATION means any business, profession, or occupation (excluding retail sales) for gain or support entirely within a residential building or on residential premises. Within this municipality, every home occupation shall be considered a special use. no home occupation shall be established except in conformity with the following regulations.
(1) Unrelated employees. A home occupation shall have no unrelated outside employees. No home shall be used as a headquarters for nonrelated employees; a home may not provide parking for nonrelated employees.
(2) Floor space. The total area used for a home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling, or 300 square feet, whichever is less.
(3) Daycare homes.
(a) Daycare homes must be licensed by the State Department of Children and Family Services and must be located in family homes, which may receive from three up to six children for less than 24 hours per day. The number counted does not include the family’s natural or adopted children and all other persons under the age of 12 residing in the home.
(b) The term does not include family homes which receive children from a single household. Any room that the children are allowed to enter must have at least two exits available in case of an emergency. All other requirements stated in this section must be followed.
(4) Dwelling alterations. In any residential district, a principal residential building shall not be altered (to accommodate a home occupation) in such a way as to materially change the residential character of the building.
(5) Outdoor storage. Outdoor (unenclosed) storage or display of equipment or materials used in connection with a home occupation is prohibited.
(6) Nuisances. A home occupation shall not generate any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, or electrical interference noticeable at or beyond the lot lines.
(7) Signs. A sign may be displayed by the home occupation. The sign shall not exceed four square feet in size and shall not be illuminated or detract from the general character of the neighborhood.
(B) Violation. If any of the regulations listed in division (A) above are violated, the Village Board has the authority to revoke the home occupation permit.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-5) (Ord. passed 4-19-1999) Penalty, see § 155.999