No home occupation shall be established or conducted except in conformity with the following regulations unless stated otherwise in this chapter:
(A) Unrelated employees. A home occupation shall employ not more than one individual who is unrelated to the family residing on the premises.
(B) Floor space. In Residential Districts, the total area used for a home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling, or 300 square feet, whichever is less.
(C) Neighborhood interference. The home occupation shall not interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of neighboring residential properties and shall be located or conducted so that the average neighbor, under normal circumstances, would not be aware of its existence.
(D) Dwelling alterations. A dwelling shall not be altered to accommodate a home occupation in such a way as to materially change the residential character of the building.
(E) Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of equipment or materials used in connection with a home occupation is prohibited in Residential Districts; however, limited use of an enclosed accessory structure is permissible for such storage needs.
(F) Nuisances. A home occupation shall not generate any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or electrical interference noticeable at or beyond the boundary lines of the lot.
(G) Parking. Every home occupation shall provide two off-street parking spaces in addition to the usual requirements for the dwelling if any need for parking is generated by the conduct of the home occupation. Said parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling.
(H) Traffic. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in volumes that would infringe upon the safety and welfare of the residential neighborhood.
(I) Delivery. There shall be no commodity sold or services rendered that require delivery or shipment of merchandise, goods, or equipment by motor vehicles exceeding 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
(J) Sign. A home occupation may display only one identification/advertising sign attached to the home or accessory building. The area of said sign shall not exceed six square feet and shall not be illuminated.
(K) Hours of operation. In no case shall a home occupation be open to the public at times earlier than 6:00 a.m. nor later than 6:00 p.m.
(L) Accessory structures. Garages or carports, whether attached or detached, shall not be used for home occupations other than for the storage of automobiles.
(M) Required notice. Any person wishing to begin operation of a home occupation shall be required to register such intent in advance of the initiation of business with the Zoning Administrator and agree in writing to the terms and conditions of divisions (A) through (L) of this section. Such agreement shall constitute the acceptance of these terms and permission of the city to initiate business operations. Failure to comply with these terms shall result in violation of this subchapter and may result in withdrawal of approval of the operation of the home occupation.
(N) Businesses operating in residential areas at the time of adoption. Nonconforming businesses operating in residential areas at the time of adoption of this chapter may, within 180 days after adoption, voluntarily register with the Zoning Administrator in order to ensure nonconforming status. Such registration will be at no charge, and will only be used to identify businesses for the purpose of applicability to nonconformance exemptions described in §§ 154.300 through 154.307.
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14)