A. Each dwelling unit located in the R-1 Zones shall be used as a single-family dwelling unit excepting those used as licensed residential care facilities.
B. Home occupations may be conducted in a dwelling unit provided they comply with the following restrictions:
1. The home occupation shall be limited to: a) tutoring or instruction in educational, cultural, artistic, or recreational activities; b) professional services; or c) cottage food uses consistent with State law.
2. The home occupation shall not be conducted in any manner that alters the residential character or appearance of the premises.
3. No home occupation shall generate substantially more pedestrian traffic, vehicular traffic, or vehicle parking than is characteristic of residential uses in the neighborhood in which the dwelling is located.
4. No home occupation shall generate noise, smoke, glare, fumes, odor, vibration, electrical, radio, or other unreasonable interference with surrounding properties that is uncharacteristic for residential uses in the neighborhood in which the dwelling is located.
5. No employees or assistants are permitted to work for the home occupation on the premises excepting: a) permanent residents of the premises; and b) in the case of a cottage food use, not more than one full-time equivalent employee.
6. No clients or customers shall be permitted on the premises excepting students receiving tutoring or instruction.
7. The home occupation shall only be conducted within a fully enclosed area of no greater than one hundred fifty (150) square feet located within the dwelling or an accessory building. The home occupation shall not occupy or obstruct any required off- street parking area.
8. The manufacture, storage, or display of goods or materials for distribution or sale is prohibited except as part of a cottage food use consistent with State law.
9. The use or operation of motors is prohibited except for not more than a single 1/2-horsepower electric motor at any one time.
10. The vehicle license plate number of any vehicle regularly used, employed, or operated by the home occupation shall be registered with the City. The use of vehicles having a manufacturer's rated load capacity greater than one ton in connection with the home occupation is prohibited excepting commercial deliveries to and from the premises by commercial delivery companies that regularly provide service to residential properties.
11. Use of water, sewer, electrical, and natural gas utilities in connection with the home occupation shall not exceed the amount normally associated with a residential use. (Ord. 0-18-1338, 7-27-2018)