The following uses are permitted in an R-1 District:
(A) Customary accessory uses and buildings, including private garages. An accessory building shall not include servants’ quarters, guest rooms or sleeping rooms;
(B) One single-family dwelling on any lot or parcel, which dwelling shall be of such size, bulk and construction as to contain on the first floor thereof a minimum of 1,040 square feet of living floor area if such dwelling is of the single floor design; or 900 square feet of living floor area on the first floor if the dwelling is of the story and one-half or split-level design; or 800 square feet of living floor area on the first floor if the building is of the two-story design;
(C) Temporary offices and/or construction sheds and uses incidental to a construction project on approval of location, size and necessity, by the Mayor and City Council, but only for the duration of such project, but not exceeding 12 months. Extension of such time limit may be renewed for six-month periods upon a showing of necessity by the petitioner; and
(D) Truck gardening and other horticultural uses where no building is involved; all subject to the applicable health and sanitation regulations of this code and any other applicable ordinances of the city.
(E) Home occupations, subject to the following:
(1) All persons conducting a home occupation must first secure a business license pursuant to Title XI of this city code.
(2) The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit or accessory building. All sales must be conducted entirely by mail, telephone or the internet. In-person retail sales are prohibited.
(3) No more than 25% of the dwelling unit may be devoted to the home occupation.
(4) The home occupation shall be incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the building as a dwelling, and no alterations to the dwelling unit may be made which change the character thereof.
(5) Only members of the immediate family occupying the dwelling unit may be employed in connection with the home occupation.
(6) No signs related to the home occupation may be displayed.
(7) No mechanical or electrical equipment may be used except such types as are customary for domestic, household or hobby purposes. No equipment which creates noise vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference beyond what normally occurs in the applicable zoning district shall be used.
(8) No hazardous materials may be used or stored on the premises of the home occupation.
(9) No equipment or materials associated with the home occupation may be stored outside the dwelling unit or accessory building. This includes heavy equipment and trailers used for commercial purposes.
(10) No truck or commercial vehicle, other than a Class B truck or Class B commercial vehicle as defined in the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code or by the Illinois Secretary of State, may be parked or stored in any residential zoning district. All trucks greater than a Class B, heavy equipment, and/or trailers used for commercial purposes shall be removed from residential property and not allowed to be parked or stored in any residential zoning district after January 1, 2024.
(11) The home occupation shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(12) The following home occupations are expressly forbidden:
(a) Barbershops and beauty parlors;
(b) Commercial stables;
(c) Veterinary hospitals;
(d) Poultry farms and kennels;
(e) Real estate offices;
(f) Restaurants; and
(g) Firearms dealing.
(Prior Code, § 156.051) (Ord. 21-O-2316, passed 11-17-2021)