(A) Examples of a special home occupation includes: barber or beauty service, bed and breakfast as outlined in § 150.002 photography studio, saw sharpening, small appliance and small engine repair and other occupations similar in nature.
(B) The following regulations shall apply.
(1) Any home occupation which does not meet the specific requirements for a permitted home occupation as defined in this section shall require a special home occupation permit which shall be applied for, reviewed and disposed of in the accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The Planning Commission and the Council may impose such conditions of the granting of a special home occupation permit as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(3) (a) A special home occupation permit may be issued for a period of one year after which the permit may be reissued for periods of five years each.
(b) Each application for a permit renewal shall, however, be processed in accordance with the procedural requirements of the initial special home occupation permit.
(4) (a) No person other than a resident shall conduct the home occupation, except where the applicant can satisfactorily prove unusual or unique conditions or need for nonresident assistance and that this exception would not compromise the intent of this chapter.
(b) The home occupation may involve any of the following: stock-in-trade incidental to the performance of the service; repair service; or manufacturing which requires equipment other than customarily found in a home.
(c) Special home occupation may be allowed to accommodate their parking demand through utilization of on-street parking.
(d) Bed and breakfasts may be permitted as a special home occupation; provided, that:
1. Four or fewer rooms are for rent for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive days during any 90-day period;
2. The establishment confirms with the State Health and Building Code requirements;
3. Large fractions of 25 or more such receptions or business meetings shall be permitted on-site providing such functions shall be limited to a maximum of 75 people. The total said functions shall not exceed six events per calendar year; and
4. Small functions of less than 25 people such as receptions or business meetings shall be permitted on site, unrestricted.
(5) Massage therapy may be permitted as a special home occupation provided; that all requirements outline in this section and other city ordinances are met.
(Prior Code, § 515.050) (Ord. passed 10-8-2003)