Each and every one of the following conditions must be observed at all times by the holder of a home occupation permit:
A. Employees Must Be Residents: Persons who are not bona fide residents of the premises shall not be employed on said premises.
B. Conducted Within Structure: The home occupation shall be conducted wholly within the structure on the premises and shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total floor area of said structures. The home occupation shall not occupy any area within the garage, unless the garage still functions for parking, and as long as two (2) parking spaces for residential use are still available.
C. Number Of Meetings: Promotional meetings for the purpose of selling merchandise, taking orders or training shall not be held more than once per month.
D. Sales: The home occupation may include the sale of commodities. However, it is the intent that it be limited to items produced on the premises, or items that are incidental to the service provided, e.g., a beautician who also sells hair care products to her clientele. The home occupation shall not generate more than two (2) vehicular round trips related to the home occupation business activities during any single hour, including deliveries and shipping.
1. Online Sales: Internet and mail-order-based sales home occupations are allowed as a home office only. The in-person monetary transaction and/or exchange of merchandise is not allowed in the home, on the premises, or in any portion of a residential zone.
E. Signs And Advertising: No sign or advertising shall be displayed on the premises, except nameplates not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
F. Displays: No display of any kind shall be visible from the exterior of the premises.
G. Yard And Similar Sales: Garage, basement, yard or other similar sales shall not be allowed more than a total of five (5) days in any calendar year (see subsection 10-16-2B of this title). Such sales do not constitute a home occupation.
H. Vehicle Use And Storage; Deliveries: Only one vehicle may be used in association with the home occupation and shall be garaged or stored entirely within a building or structure. The vehicle used for the home occupation shall be limited to a maximum size of one ton gross vehicle weight. No business shall be permitted that requires receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods or equipment by other than a passenger motor vehicle or by parcel or letter carrier mail service using vehicles typically employed in residential deliveries. No deliveries by semi-tractor/trailer truck are permitted.
I. Code Compliance: There shall be complete conformity with the City Code, Dire, Building, Plumbing, Electrical and County Health Codes, and to all State, County and City laws and ordinances.
J. Excessive Demand For Services: 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.
K. Alteration Of Residential Character: 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 or vibrations.
L. Special Conditions Met: Any special condition established by the Community Development Department and made of record in the home occupation permit, as they deem necessary to carry out the intent of this section, shall be met.
M. Term Of Permit; Renewal: All home occupation permits shall be valid for one year, and may 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.
N. Handicapped Person: Handicapped persons can obtain a waiver of one or more of these conditions through the Community Development Director to allow such persons to become self-sufficient. (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000; amd. Ord. 2019-24, 12-3-2019)