(A) Standards for home occupations.
(1) Home occupations shall not occupy more than 30% of the total floor area of the main building, or if located in an accessory building, shall not occupy more than 15% of the total lot area.
(2) The operation shall not substantially increase traffic in the area.
(3) There shall be no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, or glare noticeable at or beyond the property line.
(4) The use shall be carried on by the inhabitants living there, plus no more than one person in addition to members of the family.
(5) Signs and other advertising shall comply with the provisions of § 152.056.
(6) There shall be no exterior storage on the premise of material or equipment used as part of the home occupation.
(7) A home occupation shall provide additional parking area to accommodate all needs created by the home occupation, and shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission and City Council. The parking area shall not intrude on the required setbacks and side yard areas.
(B) Standards for inconspicuous home occupations.
(1) Inconspicuous home occupations shall not occupy more than 30% of the total floor area of the dwelling which the inconspicuous home occupation is located. Thirty percent shall be calculated by including all storage of merchandise, machinery, equipment, and waiting rooms.
(2) The inconspicuous home occupation shall not increase traffic in the area where located, and shall not require any additional parking spaces.
(3) There shall be no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, or glare noticeable beyond the confines of the dwelling. No manufacturing of any nature whatsoever shall be allowed in a dwelling which qualifies for a inconspicuous home occupation.
(4) The inconspicuous home occupation shall be carried on by the inhabitants living in the dwelling. No other person may be employed in the occupation.
(5) No signage shall be allowed to be displayed on the exterior of the dwelling.
(6) No exterior storage shall be allowed on the premises of material or equipment used as a part of the inconspicuous home occupation.
(7) The inconspicuous home occupation shall not create demand for more than two additional parking spaces. All additional parking must be accommodated without an intrusion on any required setbacks of front yard, rear yard or side yard. All parking accommodations shall be subject to the review of the Planning Commission and the City Council.
(Ord. 905, passed 1-20-2015)