(a) Intent. The purpose of this Section is to permit commercial uses in residentially zoned areas provided that the uses are compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.
(b) Review Procedure. A Conditional Use Permit is required in accordance with Section 1163.05: Home Occupation Approval Process.
(c) General Standards. Home occupations shall meet the following requirements:
(1) No persons other than family members residing on the premises may be engaged in the home occupation on the premises.
(2) The appearance of any structure on the premises shall not be altered nor shall the business within any structure be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character.
(3) Accessory buildings may be used for the home occupation, but the buildings shall comply with the setback and other requirements pertaining to the district in which the building is located.
(4) Home occupations shall meet the environmental performance standards of Chapter 1153 for residential uses where applicable. In addition, no equipment or process shall be used which creates noise, vibration, glare, dust, fumes, odors or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot. In case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers, or which causes fluctuation in line voltage off the premises
(5) No traffic shall be generated by the operation of the home occupation which is greater, as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals, than traffic volumes normally expected in the neighborhood.
(6) Off-street parking requirements for the business activity shall apply. There shall be no customer parking in any front yard and such occupation shall not attract any greater number of automobiles than can be parked on the premises.
(7) No business-related vehicles such as trailers, other than what is allowed in Section 1145.11: Storage of Commercial Vehicles in “R” districts, used in connection with the home occupation is allowed.
(8) One (1) nonilluminated sign, not more than six (6) square feet, shall be affixed to the structure and shall be erected in compliance with sign regulations of the district.
(9) There shall not be any display of goods or advertising visible from any street
(10) No outdoor storage of any equipment, machinery, parts, materials, or any other articles used in connection with the home occupation is allowed.
(11) Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation.
(12) No article shall be sold or offered for sale except such as may be produced by members of the immediate family residing on the premises
(d) The following activities are prohibited as home occupations:
(1) Any maintenance, alteration, repair, reconditioning, or construction of or connection in any way with, a motor vehicle as defined by Ohio R.C. 4511.01, if such work is performed in connection with a bona fide business transaction for value received by a resident of the subject premises.
(2) Any maintenance, alteration, repair, reconditioning, or assembly of equipment with internal combustion engines (such as outboard marine engines, lawn mowers, chain saws, and other small engines) or of large appliances (such as washing machines, dryers, and refrigerators) in connection with a bona fide business transaction for value received by a resident of the subject premises.
(3) No primary or incidental storage facilities for a business, industrial, or agricultural activity conducted elsewhere.
(e) The following uses shall not be considered as home occupations:
(1) Animal hospital.
(2) Barber shop or beauty salon.
(3) Business school.
(4) Clinic or medical center.
(5) Dancing school.
(6) Mortuary.
(7) Music school.
(8) Private club.
(9) Trailer rental.
(10) Vehicle or lawn mower repair and service.
(11) Restaurant.
(12) Kennel.
(13) Tourist home. boarding house.
(14) Yard, lawn or garage sales.
(15) Tattoo parlor.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)