(A) Examples. Permitted home occupations include, but are not limited to: photo or art studio, dressmaking, barber shops, beauty shops, tourist homes, secretarial services, day care for up to 14 children, family day care, foster care, professional offices such as legal, accounting, insurance or computer technician and teaching with musical, dancing and other instructions which consist of no more than 2 pupils at a time, the sale of products whose name brand are not marketed and sold in a wholesale or retail outlet, minor repair services, and similar activities if certain design and performance standards are met. Licensed tattoo establishments are not allowed as a home occupation.
(B) Approval. The Zoning Administrator may issue a home occupation permit based upon proof of compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. The approval shall remain in full force and effect until such time as there has been a change in conditions or until such time as the provisions of this subchapter have been changed. A fee shall accompany application for the home occupation permit if so designated by City Council ordinance.
(C) Denial. If the Zoning Administrator denies the permit, the applicant may appeal the decision to the City Council which shall make the final decision.
(D) Regulations. The following regulations shall apply:
(1) No person other than those who customarily reside on the premises shall be employed on the premises.
(2) Activities associated with the occupation shall be conducted entirely within the principal building whenever possible and should not be conducted in an accessory building.
(3) Activities associated with the occupation shall not create a parking demand in excess of what which can be accommodated in an existing driveway. Such occupation does not generate more than 2 vehicles at 1 time.
(4) The following activities, and those similar, are prohibited: repair service or manufacturing which requires equipment other than found in a home; teaching which customarily consists of more than 2 pupils at a time; over-the-counter sale of merchandise produced off the premises, except for those brand name products that are not marketed and sold in a wholesale or retail outlet.
(5) Any home occupation which does not meet the specific requirements for a permitted home occupation as defined in this section shall require a "special home occupation license" which shall be applied for, reviewed and approved in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 11-16-2020)