The standards for home occupations are intended to insure:
(A) That the home occupation is compatible with the other permitted uses and the overall residential character of the area; and
(B) That the home occupation is clearly secondary and incidental to the residential use of the principal building. In addition to the use as a secondary or incidental use in relation to the residential use of the principal building, a home occupation may be permitted as a special exception use if it complies with the following:
(1) Operation. The home occupation shall be carried on by a member of the family residing in the dwelling unit with not more than one employee who does not reside at the residence.
(2) Character. All home occupations shall be undetectable from outside the dwelling, and in no way shall the appearance of the structure be altered to cause the premises to differ from its residential character. The home occupation shall be carried on wholly within the principal or permitted accessory structure.
(3) Outside storage. There shall be no outside storage of any kind related to the home occupation.
(4) Traffic and parking generation. No home occupation shall generate the need for commercial vehicles for the delivery of materials to, or the pick-up of finished products from, the premises other than commercial vehicles which are typically associated with residential delivery, such as postal or parcel service vehicles. In no instance shall a home occupation create adverse traffic or parking problems.
(5) Hours of operation. The operation of the home occupation shall begin no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and end no later than 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise stated in the special exception use permit issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(6) Effects on the fire rating. In no instance shall a home occupation alter or involve construction features, or the use of electrical or mechanical equipment, that would change the fire rating of the principal structure or the fire district in which the principal structure is located.
(7) Signage. Refer to the signage standards prescribed by this chapter.
(Ord. 4-2009, passed 3-9-09)