It is unlawful to conduct or pursue a residential business within the corporate limits of Farr West City, unless each of the following conditions are observed:
A. A residential business is the use of a portion of a single family dwelling, and/or accessory building, for business purposes. Only persons who are bona fide residents of the premises shall engage in the business. Residential businesses which employ volunteers or employees who are not bona fide residents of the residence are not permitted.
B. The residential business will not physically change the exterior of the dwelling to the extent that it would alter the residential character of the dwelling or the residential atmosphere of the neighborhood in which it is located.
C. There shall be no display of goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale upon the premises.
D. No sign or advertising shall be displayed on or in the premises. (This requirement shall not apply to temporary advertising of fruit or garden produce in season.)
E. The residential business shall not generate a type of vehicular traffic not commonly associated with the residential zone in which it is located.
F. The addition of off street parking facilities on the premises of the residential business beyond that normally required for residential uses is prohibited. Parking of automobiles generated by the residential business will be confined to existing residential parking, except that one (1) of the parking places may be allowed on a street sixty feet (60') wide or wider, provided there is at least thirty five feet (35') of unobstructed and unrestricted frontage on the street in front of the dwelling used by the residential business.
G. Within the main dwelling and/or accessory building, there shall be complete conformity with Fire, Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Health Codes; and to all State and City ordinances and other laws, covenants, restrictions or regulation pertaining to the premises upon which the residential business is conducted, including complete adherence to all protective covenants governing the conduct and activities of homeowners within the subdivision or development in which the residential business is being conducted.
H. The residential business shall not produce noise, dust, odors, noxious fumes, glare or other hazards to safety and health which are emitted from and may be discernible beyond the premises. Residential businesses may not create a public nuisance as defined by State law or this Code.
I. The residential business shall not create a hazard by using flammable, explosive or other dangerous materials or by keeping or raising animals which are capable of inflicting harm or discomfort or endangering the health and safety of any person or property. The number and types of animals permitted in a residential zone are governed by other sections of this Code.
J. The residential business shall not create a demand for Municipal or utility services or community facilities in excess of those usually and customarily provided for residential uses.
K. Any nursery or daycare use of the dwelling shall comply with State law governing such use.
L. If a residential business is conducted within the living quarters of a dwelling unit, the residential business shall not occupy more than the equivalent of twenty five percent (25%) of the main floor area, up to a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet. If the residential business is conducted within the garage of a dwelling unit, it shall not occupy more than thirty three percent (33%) of the garage area. In an accessory building it may use one hundred percent (100%) of the area. (Ord. 2017-10)