§ 152.173 HOME-BASED BUSINESS (NO IMPACT).

   The business activity must satisfy the following requirements:

   (A)   The home-based business shall only employ individuals residing in the dwelling.

   (B)   A home-based business shall not change the residential character of the dwelling and shall not detract from the residential character of the neighborhood.

   (C)   The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.

   (D)   A home-based business shall not display or sell retail goods or stockpile inventory of a substantial nature.

   (E)   There shall be no outside appearance of a business use, including, but not limited to, parking or lights, except signs, as permitted in §§ 152.220 through 152.232, provided signs meet all requirements in §§ 152.220 through 152.232.

   (F)   The business activity may not use any equipment or process which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical or electronic interference, including interference with radio or television reception, which is detectable in the neighborhood.

   (G)   The business activity may not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge, in volume or type, which is not normally associated with residential use in the neighborhood.

   (H)   The business activity shall be conducted only within the dwelling and may not occupy more than 25% percent of the gross floor area.

   (I)   No traffic shall be generated by such home-based business in excess of that normally associated with residential use.

   (J)   The business may not involve any illegal activity.

(Ord. 301, passed 8-18-2022) Penalty, see § 152.999