(a) Conditions. A home occupation permit granted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may be terminated by the City Manager or his or her designee who makes any of the following findings:
(1) That any condition of the home occupation permit has been violated;
(2) That the use has become detrimental to the public health or safety or is deemed to constitute a nuisance;
(3) That the permit was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud;
(4) That the use for which the permit was granted has ceased or has been suspended for six consecutive months or more; and
(5) That the condition of the premises, or of the district of which it is a part, has changed so that the use may no longer be justified under the purpose and intent of this section.
(b) Appeal. Within five working days of a revocation, an appeal may be made to the City Council through the City Manager or his or her designee. The City Manager or his or her designee within ten working days of the receipt of an appeal of his or her revocation action shall report his or her findings of fact and decision to the City Council. The City Council shall determine the facts and may revoke, modify, or allow to remain unchanged the home occupation permit in accordance with the Council’s final determination.
(c) Non-transferable. A home occupation permit granted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall not be transferred, assigned, nor used by any person other than the permittee, nor shall the permit authorize the home occupation at any location other than the location for which the permit is granted.
(Ord. 1749. Passed 12-22-14.)