1157.09 HOME OCCUPATIONS.

   (a)   Home occupations, permitted in residential zone districts are limited to the following:

      (1)   Accounting office.

      (2)   Attorney office.

      (3)   Architect office.

      (4)   Adjuster office.

      (5)   Advertising office.

      (6)   Answering service.

      (7)   Appraisers office.

      (8)   Real estate Brokers.

      (9)   Building contractor office.

      (10)   Cleaning service.

      (11)   Consultation.

      (12)   Crafts.

      (13)   Financial planning consultants.

      (14)   Floral arrangements.

      (15)   Gift baskets.

      (16)   Grocery shopping services.

      (17)   Landscape services.

      (18)   Newspaper services.

      (19)   Referral services.

      (20)   Sewing services.

      (21)   Mail services.

      (22)   Typing/word processing services.

   (b)   Home occupations as listed in (a) above, are permitted in residential zone districts only if in conformance with the following standards:

      (1)   Employment. The occupation is conducted only by members of the family residing in the dwelling.

      (2)   Area. The occupation is conducted wholly within the dwelling and any space used for such occupation occupies no more than 300 square feet of floor area.

      (3)   Sales. No physical storage, sale or transfer of goods is permitted from the premises.

      (4)   Advertising. No advertising signs or displays are permitted on the premises.

      (5)   Environmental impact. No noise, or odors, vibrations, electrical interferences, or other such nuisance is created that changes the character of the residence.

      (6)   Traffic. Vehicular traffic or pedestrian traffic does not change the character of the residence.

      (7)   Exterior appearance. The residential character of the dwelling is not diminished.

   (c)   A home occupation not listed in Section 1157.09(a)(1) - (22) may be permitted in residential zone districts by the granting of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 1149.02. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall not recommend the granting of a Conditional Use Permit unless the proposed home occupation is in conformance with the standards set forth in Section 1157.09(b) in addition to the guidelines established by the Planning and Zoning Commission under Section 1149.02(e).

(Ord. 2018-22. Passed 2-25-19; Ord. 2022-10. Passed 8-15-22.)