The home occupation standards apply to the following districts: AG, R1, R2, R3, R4 and MH. Home occupations shall be allowed as either permitted uses or special uses consistent with the provisions of §§ 155.030 through 155.043. The allowed home occupations are classified as either a type I home occupation or a type II home occupation as defined below.
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(A) Type I home occupations. Type I home occupations are those which meet the following standards which permit minimal business practices in certain residential zoning districts while maintaining residential character. Type I home occupations shall be permitted uses, consistent with the accessory use and structure standards of this subchapter and the provisions of §§ 155.030 through 155.043.
(1) The home occupation must not involve the employment of any person other than those residing at the location of the home occupation.
(2) At least one person residing on the premises must be the primary operator of the home occupation.
(3) The home occupation must not involve any exterior storage or display of products, equipment or materials.
(4) The home occupation must not make any use of accessory structures, including attached and detached garages.
(5) The home occupation must utilize no more than 25% of the total floor area of the primary structure.
(6) The home occupation must not require any exterior, structural or aesthetic alterations to the dwelling unit that change the residential character of the dwelling unit.
(7) The home occupation must not require any additional entrances to the dwelling unit.
(8) The home occupation must not require an identification sign exceeding two square feet attached to the primary structure. No off-site signs or signs in the yard of the property shall be permitted.
(9) The home occupation must not require increasing or enhancing the size, capacity, or flow of the water, gas, septic, sewer, or electrical system beyond what is standard for a residence.
(10) The home occupation must not involve clients, associates, or persons visiting, shopping, meeting, or otherwise doing business at the location of the home occupation, and therefore not require the addition of any off-street parking spaces.
(11) The home occupation must not require the use of commercial vehicles for pickup and deliveries other than from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and other express couriers.
(B) Type II home occupations. Type II home occupations are those which meet the following standards which permit reasonable business practices in certain residential and agricultural zoning districts while maintaining residential and rural character and the viability of farming operations. Type II home occupations shall be special uses, consistent with the accessory use and structure standards of this subchapter and the provisions of §§ 155.030 through 155.043.
(1) The home occupation must not involve retail sales or manufacturing operations, but may include professional and personal services, or auto, furniture, and appliance repair.
(2) The home occupation must not involve the employment of any more than one person who does not reside at the location of the home occupation.
(3) At least one member residing on the premises must be the primary operator of the business.
(4) The home occupation must not require any exterior storage or display of equipment or materials, including vehicles (operable or inoperable), equipment, or appliances being serviced by the home occupation.
(5) No more than 40% of the total floor area of any level of the primary structure shall be used for the home occupation. However business practices in accessory structures are permitted.
(6) The home occupation shall not require any exterior structural or aesthetic alterations to the dwelling unit that change the residential character of the dwelling unit.
(7) The home occupation must not require an identification sign exceeding two square feet attached to the primary structure. No off-site signs or signs in the yard of the property shall be permitted.
(8) The home occupation must not require increasing or enhancing the size, capacity, or flow of the water, gas, septic, sewer, or electrical system beyond what is standard for a residence.
(9) The home occupation must not require the use of commercial vehicles for pickup and deliveries other than from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and other express couriers.
(C) Nuisances. Home occupations which comply with the requirements of this section but are deemed by the Planning Director to be a nuisance or distract from the residential character of the area by excessive traffic, noise, vibration, electrical interference, odors, light smoke, fumes, or other offensive characteristics shall be prohibited.
(D) Interpretation. The Planning Director shall determine to what extent any proposed or existing home occupation is consistent with the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 2013-02, passed 3-11-13)