(a) A home occupation is a permitted use in the R-1, R-2, R-3, RT, RM, RM-1 and Planned Unit Development Districts according to the requirements of this section.
(b) According to the following requirements, two home occupations, Level l and Level 2 are permitted.
(c) Level 1 home occupation requirements:
(1) A Level 1 home occupation is a home occupation that is conducted entirely within the dwelling or an attached accessory building and is conducted in such a manner that under normal circumstances, there is no external evidence of the home occupation operation except that a Level 1 home occupation is permitted to have one (1) sign which shall be attached to the wall of the dwelling or accessory building. Such sign shall not be lighted and shall not be more than four (4) square feet in size.
(2) A permit from the City is not required to conduct a Level 1 home occupation.
(3) Only family members who reside on the premises shall be employed or involved in the home occupation.
(4) The use of the dwelling for a home occupation must be accessory, incidental, subordinate and attached to the permitted principal use. A home occupation shall occupy no more than 25 percent of the total floor area of the dwelling in which it is conducted exclusive of any porch, attached garage, or similar space not suited or intended to be occupied as living quarters provided.
(5) Exterior storage of equipment or accessory items and display of materials, goods, or supplies, used in the conduct of the home occupation is prohibited.
(6) The dwelling shall not be altered from its residential appearance to conduct the home occupation, but for the addition of an advertising sign as permitted above.
(7) The home occupation shall be conducted so it does not constitute a nuisance or annoyance to adjoining residents because of noise, smoke, odor, electrical disturbance or night lighting or the creation of unreasonable traffic to the premises.
(8) There shall be no selling of goods, merchandise, supplies, or products, or the offering of services to customers except on an occasional basis, generally less than five times per week.
(d) Level 2 home occupation requirements:
(1) A Level 2 home occupation is a home occupation that has one (1) employee or one (1) individual involved in the operation of the business outside of the family members who reside on the premises and which has customers coming to the home occupation for services or products offered by the home occupation on more than an occasional basis, generally more than five (5) times per week.
(2) A Level 2 home occupation shall only be permitted if the Planning Commission approves a special land use following the procedures and standards of Chapter 1274 herein.
(3) An application for a Level 2 home occupation shall contain the following information:
A. Name and address of property owner and occupant of the dwelling.
B. Description of the proposed home occupation, including materials to be used, days and hours of operation, estimated customer and delivery vehicle trips per week, and if an employee will be involved in the business.
C. A site plan as typically required by Chapter 1276 herein shall not be required. Instead, an accurate drawing shall be submitted illustrating the property, buildings on the property, the area within the building to be devoted to the home occupation, parking for the business, screening, sign and other information as may be required by the Zoning Administrator to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.
(4) The home occupation shall be conducted only within the dwelling or an attached or detached accessory building.
(5) Only family members who live on the premises and no more than one (1) other person who does not reside on the premises shall be employed by or involved in the home occupation.
(6) Traffic generated by the home occupation shall be compatible with traffic generally expected in the zoning district in which the home occupation is located.
(7) A home occupation shall provide a minimum of two (2) on-site parking spaces in addition to the parking spaces required for the dwelling.
(8) A home occupation is permitted to have one (1) sign attached to the wall of the dwelling or accessory building. Such sign shall not be lighted and shall not be more than four (4) square feet in size.
(9) A Level 2 home occupation shall also comply with the requirements for a Level 1 home occupation contained in Section 1286.01(c)(4)-(7) herein.
(10) In its approval of a Level 2 home occupation, the Planning Commission may prescribe certain conditions to ensure that the home occupation can be compatible with its residential surroundings. Such conditions may include but are not limited to restricting the hours of operation, the number and type of delivery vehicles, and limiting the number of customer visits to the home occupation.
(Ord. 483. Passed 2-1-11; Ord. 566. Passed 9-6-22.)