In all zoning districts permitting residential dwellings, minor home occupations in compliance with each of the following standards are permitted as accessory uses. Due to their incidental and residential nature, minor home occupations are relatively common accessory uses which are not easily detectable and are not reasonable or desirable to regulate through a conditional use permit.
(A) The occupation shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling and clearly incidental to the use of the structure for residential purposes.
(B) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling or any visible evidence of the conduct of the occupation.
(C) Only residents of the dwelling shall be employed by or participate in the occupation.
(D) The storage of equipment, vehicles, or supplies associated with the occupation shall not occur outside the dwelling. Accessory buildings or structures shall not be used for storage.
(E) There shall be no display of products visible in any manner when viewed from outside the dwelling.
(F) No advertising or display signs shall be permitted other than a nameplate attached to the dwelling. The nameplate shall not be illuminated and shall not be more than two square feet in area. No off-premises signs shall be used.
(G) The occupation shall not require internal alterations or involve construction features not customary in a dwelling. External alterations intended to create a separate entrance or other feature exclusively for the occupation is prohibited.
(H) There shall be only limited and incidental sale of products conducted on the premises.
(I) The occupation shall not generate more than four visits per day from clients or customers, averaged over a period of seven consecutive days.
(J) The occupation shall not result in additional off-street parking spaces for clients or customers.
(K) Toxic, explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, radioactive, or other restricted materials are prohibited.
(L) No equipment or process shall be used in the occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, or odor detectable to the normal senses off the property.
(M) No equipment or process shall be used in the occupation which creates visual or audible electrical interference in any radio or television receiver or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the property.
(N) The number of deliveries generated by the occupation shall not significantly affect the character of the area. Delivery vehicles shall be limited to auto, pick up, or typical delivery service truck.
(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009) Penalty, see § 154.999