A. A home occupation is a commercial use that is accessory to a residential use. A home occupation must comply with the requirements of this chapter.
B. A home occupation must be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit or one accessory garage and require no more than twenty five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the residence and/or garage.
C. Participation in a home occupation is limited to occupants of the dwelling unit, except that one person who is not an occupant may participate in a medical, professional, administrative, or business office if off-street parking is provided for that person.
D. The residential character of the lot and dwelling must be maintained.
E. The home occupation must enhance the public health, safety and general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood.
F. The home occupation must not diminish the value and quality of the surrounding neighborhood.
G. The occupation must not impose a load on any utility greater than normally required for domestic use.
H. There shall be no display windows; nor shall any materials or supplies be stored in the open.
I. Equipment or materials associated with the home occupation must not be visible from locations off the premises.
J. A home occupation may not produce noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, glare, fumes, electrical interference, or waste run-off outside the dwelling unit or garage.
K. No business involving the pickup or delivery of goods or products will be conducted between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. to seven o'clock (7:00) A.M.
L. Parking a commercial vehicle of two-ton capacity or greater on the premises or on a street adjacent to residentially zoned property is prohibited.
M. Any current or future developers or existing homeowners may bar home occupations with a protective covenant for any new or existing residential platted addition.
N. Advertising a home occupation by a sign on the premises is prohibited, except as provided under section 11-4-5, "Home Occupation Signs", of this chapter.
O. The following are prohibited as home occupations:
Adult oriented businesses.
Animal hospitals, animal breeding.
Automotive repair services.
Businesses involving the repair of any type of internal combustion engine, including equipment repair services.
Clinics, hospitals.
Cocktail lounges.
Contractor's yards.
Dance studios.
Drop-off recycling collection facilities.
Equipment sales.
Hospital services.
Massage parlors other than those employing massage therapists licensed by the State.
Recycling centers.
Rental outlets.
Restaurants.
Scrap and salvage services.
Second hand or used items. (Ord. 2017-2, 11-13-2017)