A home occupation shall be permitted in any residential district provided the following applies:
(A) The profession or trade is carried on wholly within the principal building;
(B) No more than 25% of the floor area of the principal building is used for conduct of the home occupation;
(C) No merchandise or articles are on display for advertising purposes, nor are displayed in a way as to be visible from outside the dwelling;
(D) No merchandise or articles are stored other than inside the principal building;
(E) Produces no alteration or change in the character or exterior appearance of the premises or principal building from that of a dwelling;
(F) Is compatible with a quiet residential environment;
(G) Home occupation is conducted by no other persons than members of the household residing on the premises;
(H) The occupation shall not be a nuisance or cause any undue disturbance in the neighborhood;
(I) Allows for no traffic to be generated by the home occupation in greater volume than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of the home occupation shall be met off the street and other than in a required front yard;
(J) Home occupation cannot be used as storage for vehicles not in use by home occupant;
(K) Prior to receiving a business license, a home occupation permit shall be completed;
(L) Annual renewal of the home occupation permit shall coincide with business license renewal and shall consist of completing a home occupation permit and undergoing review by the Zoning Official;
(M) No home occupation activity is being conducted in an approved accessory building;
(N) Shall not involve the retail sale of merchandise manufactured off the premises, except for products related directly to the service performed;
(O) No sign shall be permitted except one (1) non-illuminated nameplate not more than two (2) square feet in area mounted flat against the wall of principal building in which the occupation is conducted;
(P) No major mechanical equipment shall be installed or used for domestic or professional purposes;
(Q) No home occupation or equipment used in conjunction with a home occupation may cause unhealthy or unsightly conditions; odor; smoke; dust; glare; traffic hazard; vibration; excessive, disturbing or offensive noise; electrical interference; or fluctuation in voltage that is perceptible beyond the lot line;
(R) No hazardous substances may be used or stored in conjunction with a home occupation;
(S) Meets all applicable fire and building code requirements, as determined by the Building Official or his or her designee, prior to the commencement of operation and at all times thereafter;
(T) No activities associated with the home occupation will be allowed outside the structure in which the home occupation is permitted;
(U) Customers, clients, and patients shall visit the site of a home occupation only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and
(V) Any other reasonable development and performance standards imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals as a means of ensuring land use compatibility.
(1985 Code, § 9-109) (Am. Ord. 2020-01, passed 1-21-2020) Penalty, see § 158.999