The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations to allow limited business activity to occur at residences where the business activity is clearly incidental to the primary residential use and will not change the neighborhood's residential character or integrity. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
The regulations and standards contained in this chapter shall apply to all home occupations as defined by Chapter 17.98 (Glossary of Terms) in the city and shall be in addition to any other development standards and regulations contained elsewhere within the Zoning Code (e.g., lighting). Pursuant to the requirements of Article II (Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards), home occupations are permitted in all residential zoning districts, subject to compliance with the standards of this chapter and other relevant requirements of this title. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
Prior to the establishment of any home occupation, the following requirements must be met.
A. Business License. A business license from the city is required for any home occupation consistent with the requirements of this municipal code.
B. Plan Check. Plan Check is required as part of business license review. Plan check will be conducted pursuant to Section 17.12.030 (Plan Check).
C. Conditions. The approving authority may limit the length of time in order to affect periodic review of the home occupation operations or establish reasonable conditions on the operation of any home occupation to meet the intent of this chapter. No more than two (2) administrative use permits for a home occupation shall be granted per dwelling unit.
D. Time Limit. Home occupation permits shall be valid for one (1) year from date of permit issuance. Home occupation permits require annual renewal in conjunction with the required business license for same home occupation. All current requirements and findings for home occupations shall apply at the time of permit review and issuance. (Ord. 2012-05 § 5 (part), 2012; Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
The following list provides examples of types of uses allowed as home occupations. Other uses that are similar to those listed and incidental to the primary use may be approved by the designated approving authority.
A. Art and craft work (i.e., ceramics, flower arranging, jewelry making, painting, sculpting, photography, etc.).
B. Office, including internet business.
C. Private lessons such as academic instruction, music, athletics, swimming, arts and crafts.
D. Small furniture repair and restoration.
E. Tailoring, sewing, and/or alterations.
F. Other similar uses that demonstrate a low-profile operation with fewer than three (3) customers visiting the business per day. (Ord. 2012-05 § 5 (part), 2012; Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
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