(a) Intent. The intent of the Home Occupations provisions is to permit an individual the opportunity to conduct a small business in the residential districts. Home occupations are limited to those uses which may be conducted within a residential dwelling or garage without in any way changing the appearance or condition of the residence or the neighborhood characteristics. Notice shall be given by mail by the Clerk of the Board within twenty (20) days to the parties having proprietary interest in the land located within two hundred (200) feet of the property in question. The names and addresses of persons having interest shall be provided by the applicant to the Clerk.
(b) Consideration by the Board. The following criteria shall be employed by the Board to determine a valid home occupation.
(1) No employment of help other than the members of the resident family and one nonmember.
(2) No direct sales of products or merchandise from the home.
(3) The use shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that normal to the residential district.
(4) It shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for delivery of materials to or from the premises.
(5) Not more than one room of space within a home or garage may be utilized for storage of materials and supplies related to the home occupation. Not more than one additional room in the dwelling shall be employed for home occupational purposes.
(6) In no way shall the appearance of the structure be altered or the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs, or the emission of sounds, noises, or vibration.
(7) Home occupation signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
(Ord. 33-82. Passed 2-22-82.)