Home occupations shall be considered as an accessory use as specified in the respective zoning districts of the Planning and Zoning Code. In addition, all home occupations shall comply with the following standards:
(a) The use shall be clearly incidental and secondary to residential use of the dwelling and not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of dwelling unit floor area is devoted to the home occupation.
(b) The home occupation shall not generate greater vehicular traffic volume than is normal for a residential neighborhood.
(c) Not more than one (1) person, other than immediate family residing at the premises, shall be employed in such occupation.
(d) External indication of such home occupation shall be limited to one non-illuminated sign, not more than twelve (12) square foot in area.
(e) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each employee other than immediate family members residing on the premises. Such parking spaces shall not be located on any driveway or within the front yard.
(f) No equipment or process shall be used in the home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to normal senses off the lot.
(g) No home occupation shall involve the exterior storage of equipment or inventory.
Generally, home occupations shall be regulated not by the specific activity performed, but rather by the presence of external impacts that may affect the residential character of the surrounding area. In particular, a home occupation shall consist primarily of rendering specific personal services. Examples would include a salesperson, member of the clergy, lawyer, engineer, architect, real estate consultant, accountant, artist, computer or telecommunications worker or private teacher. The home occupation shall be performed by the occupant of the premises. (Ord. 2004-111. Passed 7-26-04.)