The purpose of this section is to set forth regulations, which control the establishment and operation of home occupations. The intent of these regulations is to control the nonresidential use of a residential dwelling unit so that the nonresidential use is limited to an accessory use, and shall not in any way adversely affect the uses permitted in the residential district of which they are a part. Compliance with these regulations should result in all home occupations being located and conducted in such a manner that their existence is not detectable in any manner from the outside of the dwelling unit.
(a) A home occupation shall only be operated by a member of the family residing in the dwelling unit.
(b) A home occupation, including the storage of equipment, supplies or any apparatus shall be carried on wholly within the principal building and no use of a detached garage, accessory building or outdoor area shall be permitted. This shall include exterior displays or any exterior indication of the home occupation or variation from the residential character of the principal structure.
(c) A home occupation shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the dwelling and shall be clearly incidental and secondary in importance to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes.
(d) No freestanding sign advertising the home occupation shall be permitted. All other signs shall comply with the regulations set forth in Chapter 1173.
(e) The number of vehicles attracted to the premise shall not be greater than that which is normally associated with the residential use including normal fluctuations in the level of residential activities. Client and customer traffic shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and shall not include semi-truck traffic.
(f) A home occupation may be permitted to have a maximum of two (2) non-resident employees. (Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)