(a) A written application shall be filed with the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission or his designee by the person desiring the HOP. The application shall be signed by the applicant attesting to the truth and exactness of all information contained therein. At a minimum the application shall contain the following information:
(1) Name, address and phone number of applicant;
(2) Name(s) of all persons to be employed in such occupation;
(3) Present zoning district;
(4) Nature of the occupation to be engaged in;
(5) Total floor space of dwelling to be used;
(6) Total floor space of dwelling to be used in such home occupation;
(7) A written statement by the applicant setting forth reasons why, in his/her opinion, the home occupation would be in the public interest and would be compatible with the neighborhood scheme.
(b) Upon receipt of an application for a HOP the chairperson shall inform the applicant that such application will be considered at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and inform applicant of the date, time and location therefore.
(c) At the Commission meeting mentioned in subsection (b) hereof the applicant for a HOP shall have the affirmative duty of presenting evidence in support of his application.
(d) The Commission shall either approve, approve with supplementary conditions or disapprove the application as presented. If the application is approved, or approved with supplementary conditions, the Commission shall direct the Zoning Inspector to issue a HOP listing any supplementary conditions specified by the Commission for approval.