Home occupation uses are subject to the following requirements.
(A) The home occupation must be conducted entirely within a dwelling or accessory structure except daycare facilities.
(B) The home occupation must be incidental to and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and shall not change the essential residential character of the principal use.
(C) The use must be conducted by a member of the family residing on the premises.
(D) The home occupation shall not utilize mechanical, electrical, or other equipment which produces noise, electrical or magnetic interference, vibration, heat, glare or other nuisances outside the dwelling unit or accessory structure.
(E) Offices, clinics, barber shops, beauty parlors, dress shops, coffee rooms, tourist homes, music and dance schools, or similar uses shall require conditional use permits.
(F) Such occupations as architects, computer professionals, artists, writers, clergymen, daycares, lawyers, teachers, CPAs, domestic crafts and similar professional occupations shall be permitted.
(G) No home occupation may generate more vehicle daily trips by either customers, delivery persons, or employees in greater volumes than would normally be expected for the zoning district in which it is located.
(H) Not more than 1 non-illuminated wall or free standing sign measuring 3 square feet in area is permitted on the lot in which the home occupation is being conducted.
(I) When deemed appropriate, the Administrator may bring the home occupation to the attention of the Planning Commission at which time the Planning Commission may hold such public hearings, request such information, or require such conditions as deemed necessary to bring the home occupation in compliance with the performance criteria. The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council for final consideration.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)