(A) General requirements. All home occupations shall be subject to the following requirements unless otherwise noted:
(1) This use shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and shall not change the residential character thereof.
(2) The home occupation shall be no larger than one-fourth of the gross floor area of dwelling’s first story, or within an accessory building with an area not more than 300 square feet.
(3) There shall be no retail sales or displays, including selling stocks of merchandise, supplies, or products on-site.
(4) There shall be no exterior storage of equipment. All equipment, supplies and materials used for the business must be stored entirely within the dwelling or an accessory structure.
(5) There shall be no offensive noise, vibration, lighting, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare noticeable at or beyond the property line.
(6) A home occupation shall provide an additional off-street parking area adequate to accommodate needs created by the home occupation. This parking shall be provided on the same lot as the home occupation.
(7) A home occupation shall only be granted to the current owner or lessee of a property and is nontransferable.
(8) Agricultural uses shall not be considered a home occupation. Agriculture uses that are permitted by right are not affected by this section.
(9) Signage. A sign up to six square feet in size is permitted on the property where a home occupation is located. The sign may be located on or near the home. On properties two acres or greater in size, the sign shall be located at least 30 feet from the front property line. On properties smaller than two acres, the sign shall be located within 15 feet of the home. Signs must be consistent with neighborhood and general area aesthetic and signs, including surrounding landscaping, must be properly maintained.
(B) Type “A” home occupation. A Type “A” home occupation is an operation in which the residents use their home as a place of work, but no customers or non-resident employees come to the site. A Type “A” home occupation must meet all of the general rules for home occupations, but does not require a special use permit. In addition to the general zoning ordinances required of all home occupations, the following special criteria are required to meet a Type “A” home occupation status:
(1) Permitted Type “A” home occupations. Type “A” home occupations include, but are not limited to. the following list of occupations. Others judged similar or identical thereto by the Zoning Administrator may be considered a Type “A” home occupation. Uses that are not similar or identical to any listed permitted Type “A” home occupation, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall be considered prohibited.
(a) Home crafts;
(b) Federally licensed firearm dealership;
(c) Professional service offices, such as architects, engineers, lawyers, realtors, insurance agents, brokers, and members of similar professions;
(d) Internet based businesses, data entry, and similar computer work;
(e) Catalogue sales for goods, products, or materials not inventoried, warehoused, or stored on the premises are permissible;
(f) Home kitchen operation in compliance with the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act [410 ILCS 625/3.4];
(2) Employees. All non-resident employees are prohibited.
(3) Customers. Customers, clients, or visitors related to the home occupation are prohibited.
(4) Parking/traffic generation. There shall not be additional off-street parking or traffic generation related to the home occupation.
(5) Deliveries. Delivery of products and materials related to the home occupation by vehicles other than automobiles shall occur no more than once per day, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and shall regularly occur only in single rear axle straight trucks or smaller vehicles customarily used to serve residential areas.
(C) Type “B” home occupation. A Type “B” home occupation is an operation in which the residents use their home as a place of work that involves employees and customers who visit the property. This type of home occupation shall require a special use permit, and shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Permitted Type “B” home occupations. Type “B” home occupations include, but are not limited to. the following list of occupations. Others judged similar or identical thereto by the Zoning Administrator may be considered a home occupation. Uses that are not similar or identical to any listed permitted home occupation, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall be considered prohibited.
(a) Home crafts;
(b) Professional service offices, such as architects, engineers, lawyers, realtors, insurance agents, brokers, and members of similar professions;
(c) Internet based businesses, data entry, and similar computer work;
(d) Music teachers, provided that instructions shall be limited to one pupil at a time;
(e) Counseling, provided that sessions shall be limited to one pupil at a time;
(f) Tutoring, provided that sessions shall be limited to one pupil at a time;
(g) The keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders provided maximum occupancy requirements are satisfied;
(h) Hair salon, beauty parlor, and barber shops;
(i) Catalogue sales for goods, products, or materials not inventoried, warehoused, or stored on the premises are permissible.
(2) Employees. Shall employ no more than one full-time or part-time employee on the site other than the residents of the dwelling unit.
(3) Customers. Customers are permitted to visit the site between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for business related activity or transactions.
(4) Parking and traffic generation. All parking required for the conduct of the home occupation shall be off-street. No home occupation shall increase vehicular traffic flow or parking by more than one additional vehicle at a time for customers or deliveries (excluding one nonresident employee space, if applicable). Not more than one commercial vehicle shall be permitted in connection with any home occupation and such vehicle shall be stored in a fully enclosed structure.
(5) Deliveries. Delivery of products and materials related to the home occupation by vehicles other than automobiles shall occur no more than once per day, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and shall regularly occur only in single rear axle straight trucks or smaller vehicles customarily used to serve residential areas.
(D) Prohibited uses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, the following uses are specifically prohibited as home occupations:
(1) Tattoo parlors, including permanent make-up;
(2) Automotive repair with the exception of activities authorized in § 93.081(A) Hobby, personal automotive repair;
(3) Clinics or hospitals:
(4) Contractor’s shop and yard;
(5) Junkyards, automobile graveyards, and tow truck storage yards;
(6) Solid waste management facilities;
(7) Used or new motor vehicle sales;
(8) Veterinary clinics or hospitals:
(9) Funeral chapels, funeral homes, mortuary, or crematoriums;
(10) Restaurants, clubs, or drinking establishments;
(11) Tea room;
(12) Tourist home;
(13) Antique shop;
(14) Nursing home;
(15) Manufacturing or processing;
(16) Other activities and land uses which the Zoning Administrator determines to be substantially similar in character, nature, intensity, or impact to the activities listed above.
(E) Revocation. Any property that is deemed to be subject to revocation shall follow the procedures outlined in § 93.182 Revocation; expiration.
(Ord. 2014-18, passed 4-16-2014; Ord. 2014-14, passed 11-19-2014; Ord. 2017-02, passed 6-1-2017; Ord. 2024-01, passed 3-5-2024)