In addition to the criteria shown for conditional use permits in section 17.08.070 of this chapter, the applicant must provide and the codes enforcement officer shall use the following criteria when determining approval or denial of cottage industry applications:
A. Proof Of Right:
1. Legal description of the property;
2. Proof of ownership, or when the applicant is not the owner of the property, proof of legal right to apply for the permit.
B. Support Documentation:
1. A site and development plan consisting of a scaled drawing or map of the property showing the location of existing and proposed streets, driveways, parking and loading sites, pedestrian walks, structures, drainage improvements, landscaped areas, utility easements and setbacks;
2. A traffic impact analysis describing potential traffic flows (average daily traffic) and the impact of that traffic on the transportation system;
3. An evaluation of the existing infrastructures' capacities to serve the use's needs for potable water, liquid waste disposal, and solid waste disposal;
4. The impacts of the proposed use on surrounding properties and compliance of the proposed use with this title and with the official zoning map of the village.
C. General Conditions:
1. The business activity shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
2. Cottage industries shall comply with all village building and fire codes;
3. Hours of operation are limited to seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to seven thirty o'clock (7:30) P.M.;
4. The principal residence of the owner/proprietor shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the cottage industry;
5. The cottage industry shall employ no more than two (2) employees on site in addition to the residents of the property, and in no case shall the total number of employees exceed four (4), including the residents of the property;
6. One on premises sign is permitted. The sign may not exceed six (6) square feet. Signs located on the ground must meet all setbacks applicable to the zoning district within which the cottage industry is located. Wall mounted signs may not be placed so that the top edge of the sign is higher than eight feet (8') from ground level. All signs must contain a street address number. Garishly painted signs, lighted signs and signs with reflecting surfaces are prohibited;
7. Outside storage of materials is limited to three hundred seventy five (375) square feet and any such materials stored outside shall be screened from view by an opaque fence or wall at least six feet (6') tall. Materials may not be stacked higher than the fence height;
8. The cottage industry shall not generate traffic, dust, noise, odors or other nuisances or safety hazards that affect the residential character of the neighborhood;
9. Cottage industries shall provide off street parking facilities in accordance with the commercial zone parking standards of this regulation;
10. No more than one pickup truck, automobile or van bearing commercial lettering or other evidence of its use as part of a commercial enterprise may be kept on the site of the cottage industry;
11. Except for the one permitted pickup truck, automobile or van bearing commercial lettering, there shall be no change of the outside appearance of the residential building or premises or any other visible evidence of the conduct of a cottage industry;
12. Cottage industries shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. All necessary permits must be obtained by the applicant before a cottage industry permit becomes effective. Approval of a cottage industry permit specifically includes the requirement that the applicant must obtain a village business registration;
13. A site plan for the cottage industry must be approved by the codes enforcement officer.
D. Revocation Of Cottage Industry Permits: Failure of the applicant to abide with the terms of the cottage industry shall be cause for immediate revocation of the permit.
E. Uses Permitted As Cottage Industries: The following land uses are permitted as cottage industries:
Arts and crafts studios;
Bicycle repair and service shops;
Child and adult care, nurseries and similar uses, excluding hospices;
Dressmaking and tailor shops;
Musical instrument repair and fabrication shops;
Professional services such as accountants, appraisers, attorneys, engineers, surveyors, interior decorators, real estate services, data processing, typing and similar services.
Small skilled trade shops;
F. Nontransferability: Cottage industries may not be transferred from location to location. Prior to moving a cottage industry, the owner or agent of the business must apply for a new permit for the proposed new location. (Ord. 256 art. II § 6, 1993)