§ 154.374 SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION.
   (A)   Examples. Special home occupations include, but are not limited to: barber and beauty services, day care for over 14 children, carpentry or woodworking, group nursery, bed and breakfasts as noted in division (B)(3)(d) of this section, dog grooming, photography studio, saw sharpening, small appliances and small engine repair and other occupations similar in nature. Licensed tattoo establishments shall not be permitted as a home occupation.
   (B)   License. A special home occupation license, shall require a public hearing before the Planning Commission, following published notice in the official newspaper of the city and mailed notice to property owners within 350 feet of the property in which the home occupation is proposed, not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days prior to the hearing. The Planning Commission shall forward a recommendation to the City Council which shall make a decision regarding the issuance of a license based on the provisions listed in this section, within 60 days of the completed application for the request. A fee shall accompany application for the special home occupation license if so designated by City Council ordinance.
      (1)   Declaration of conditions. The Planning Commission and the Council may impose such conditions of the granting of a "special home occupation license" as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this section.
      (2)   Duration. A "special home occupation license" may be issued for a period of 1 year after which the license may be reissued for periods of up to 5 years each.
      (3)   Requirements:
         (a)   No person other than those who customarily reside on the premises and 1 full-time equivalent additional employee shall be employed on the premises.
         (b)   Parking demand may be accommodated through utilization of on-street parking.
         (c)   An accessory building may be used for the storage of items incidental to the licensed home occupation.
         (d)   Bed and breakfasts may be permitted provided that:
            1.   It shall be part of an owner-occupied residential structure.
            2.   Four or fewer rooms are for rent for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive days during any 90-day period.
            3.   The establishment conforms with all applicable federal and state regulations, and Building Code requirements.
            4.   The primary entrances to all guestrooms are located inside the dwelling.
            5.   A guest register is maintained and available for city inspection.
            6.   No food preparation or cooking is conducted within guestrooms.
            7.   Food service is limited to breakfast.
            8.   No other commercial use may occur on the property. Gatherings such as luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, and fund-raising events are prohibited.
            9.   Parking shall be accommodated on the property and parking requirements for guests are in addition to those required for the principal residential use. Parking shall conform to the requirements of §§ 154.221 through 154.230 Purpose and Proof of Parking of this chapter.
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 11-16-2020)