Home occupations must be located and operated consistent with the standards of this code.
(A) Only one home occupation per home is permitted.
(B) Appearance. The residential appearance of the unit within which the home occupation is conducted shall be maintained, and no exterior indication of a home occupation is permitted.
(C) Structural modification limited. No structural modifications shall be made to create features not customary in dwelling units.
(D) Floor area. The space exclusively devoted to the home occupation, including associated storage, shall not exceed 25% of the dwelling unit floor area.
(E) Traffic and parking. Home occupations shall not generate a volume of passenger or commercial traffic that is inconsistent with the normal level of traffic on the street on which the dwelling unit is located, or which creates the need for additional parking spaces, or involves deliveries to or from the premises in excess of that which is customary for a dwelling unit.
(F) Equipment. Home occupations involving mechanical or electrical equipment which is not customarily incidental to domestic use shall not be permitted.
(G) Cottage food preparation. Cottage food preparation is permitted subject to compliance with Chapter 156 of this code.
(H) Hazardous materials. Activities conducted and equipment or materials used shall not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises, nor use utilities different from those normally provided for a residential use. There shall be no storage or use of toxic or hazardous materials other than types and quantities customarily found in connection with a dwelling unit.
(I) Nuisances. Home occupations shall be conducted such that no offensive or objectionable noise, dust, vibration, smell, smoke, heat, humidity, glare, refuse, radiation, electrical disturbance, interference with communication transmissions, interference with radio or television reception, or other hazard or nuisance is perceptible at or beyond any lot line of the property within which the home occupation is conducted.
(J) Signage. A maximum of one window or wall sign is permitted. Signs shall not exceed two square feet and shall be visually compatible with the building and surrounding neighborhood. Freestanding or illuminated signage is not permitted.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 12-7-2021)