In all residential districts, a home business shall be permitted provided:
A. It is conducted entirely within the dwelling by a member of the family residing in the dwelling and when such home occupation is incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes;
B. It is not conducted from a detached or attached accessory building or require internal or external alteration or involve construction features or the use of equipment not customary in a dwelling, and an entrance to the space devoted to such occupation shall be from within the dwelling and not more than one-fourth (1/4) of the floor area of a story including also a cellar of the dwelling shall be devoted to such home occupation;
C. There is no display or activity that will indicate from the exterior of the dwelling that it is being used in whole or in part for any use other than a dwelling;
D. No exterior storage or display of the business equipment, materials, merchandise, inventory or heavy equipment shall be permitted;
E. No shipping or delivery of merchandise, goods or equipment shall be by other than U.S. mail and/or more than one courier service per day or by passenger automobile;
F. The provisions of this section shall apply to activities that are permanent, temporary, or part time in nature;
G. An annual business license is obtained through the Village, unless exempted;
H. That any such home business is registered with the State of Illinois, if required;
I. That there shall be no manufacturing or processing of any kind, nor shall any hazardous material be used in conjunction with any home business.
In all residential districts, a special use permit shall be required for any home occupation conducted by any person whose business requires client or customer visits or meetings at the home business. This provision does not apply to instructions in music or educational tutoring, provided that the total class size does not exceed two (2) students at any one time. The special use provision of this section shall not apply to home occupation businesses established prior to the passage of the ordinance codified herein. (Ord. 1443-13, 2-19-2013)