Customary home occupations may be established in a dwelling in any residential district. The following requirements shall apply in addition to all other applicable requirements of this chapter for the residential district in which the uses are located.
(A) The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the dwelling and shall not change the residential character of the dwelling.
(B) Use of the dwelling for home occupations shall be limited to 25% of one floor of the principal building.
(C) Residents of the dwellings only may be engaged in the home occupations (except that not more than one assistant may be employed by the following professional persons: lawyers, physicians, dentists, chiropractors, accountants or other similar professions).
(D) No display of products shall be visible from the street and only products made on the premises may be sold on the premises.
(E) No internal or external alterations inconsistent with the residential use of the building shall be permitted.
(F) No machinery that causes noises or other interferences in radio and television reception shall be allowed.
(G) Only vehicles used primarily as passenger vehicles shall be permitted in connection with the conduct of the customary home occupation.
(H) No chemical, electrical or mechanical equipment that is not normally a part of domestic or household equipment shall be used primarily for commercial purposes, with the exception of medical and dental equipment used for professional purposes.
(I) Unless otherwise specified, customary home occupations may employ one sign, not more than one square foot in area, which may not be illuminated.
(J) Parking space shall be provided as per § 156.055 for the home occupation use.
(K) Accessory buildings may be used for the home occupation; provided, all setback requirements are met and no more than 15% of the lot area is used for business purposes.
(L) No open storage of parts, materials, supplies or finished products is permitted on the premises.
(Ord. passed 9-10-1984)