A. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish guidelines, conditions and requirements for limited nonagricultural business activities in residential and agricultural zones. For the purpose of this chapter, "home occupation" is defined as an occupation or profession in which the associated activity or use is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of a dwelling unit, there is no alteration to the exterior of the dwelling unit to accommodate the occupation or profession, and such occupation or profession does not adversely affect the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. A home occupation should be conducted in such a way that neighbors or passersby would not, under normal circumstances, be aware of its existence.
B. It is recognized that home occupations may be desirable to reduce "start up" costs for small businesses and to provide gainful employment within the community. However, if a home occupation grows to the point, or is conducted in such a manner, that the conditions of this chapter are not met, the home occupation shall cease and any continuing business shall be moved to an appropriate location in a commercial zone. (Ord. 1993-44, 12-8-1993)