Each and every one of the following conditions must be observed at all times by the holder of a home occupation permit:
(A) Not more than one person is employed in the home occupation or office of a professional person on the premises in addition to the residing family;
(B) The home occupation shall be conducted wholly within the structures on the premises and shall not exceed 25% of the total living area of the home;
(C) Inventory and supplies for the home occupation shall not occupy more than 50% of the permitted area, or 12% of the living area of the home;
(D) No business signs are used with the exception of one unlighted sign concerned with the home occupation or office of a professional person, not to exceed three square feet which shall be attached to the exterior wall of the structure in a manner deemed by the Planning Commission and governing body not to detract from the residential character of the dwelling or the neighborhood in which the home occupation is to be located;
(E) No display of any merchandise shall be visible from the exterior of the premises;
(F) No mechanical or electrical apparatus, equipment or tools shall be permitted, except those items which are commonly associated with a residential use or as are customary to home crafts or home occupations;
(G) The home occupation shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic in excess of that customarily associated with the zone in which the use is located;
(H) There shall be complete conformity with Fire, Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Health Codes and to all state and town laws and ordinances;
(I) The home occupation shall not cause a demand for municipal or utility services or community facilities in excess of those usually and customarily provided for residential uses;
(J) The home occupation shall not alter the residential character of the premises or unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet, including radio and television reception, of the neighborhood by reason of color, design, materials, construction, lighting, sounds, noises, vibrations, dust, odors, noxious fumes and the like;
(K) Any special condition established by the Planning Commission and made of record in the home occupation permit, as it deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter, shall be met;
(L) All home occupation permits shall be valid for one year, and must be renewed annually, provided there have been no reported violations, complaints or detrimental characteristics which may, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, require termination of said home occupation, or revocation of the home occupation permit by the Town Council. Signatures and public hearings will not be needed on renewals;
(M) Retail sales on the premises shall be limited to merchandise directly related to the services offered by the home occupation; otherwise, there shall be no delivery or resale to customers of retail merchandise on the premises; and
(N) The premises shall be subject to inspection by the Planning Commission, after reasonable notice is given with due cause.
(Prior Code, § 10-18-5) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999