A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is the ensure that the owners of one-family dwelling units may undertake occupations on the premises, so long as the home occupation is not intrusive to surrounding land uses or will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Home occupations may be established, maintained and expanded, so long as they are consistent with the standards described below. Home occupations that meet these standards do not require further approval by the county, but the operator may be required to obtain and maintain a valid business license.
B. Standards: All home occupations shall comply with the following standards:
1. Home occupation may take place within the residential building, an accessory building, or outside on the parcel/lot. The use of the dwelling unit, accessory building or parcel/lot must be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes;
2. The impacts of related activity outside of the dwelling shall create minimum impact on surrounding residential uses. Screened outside storage of materials as viewed from neighboring properties is required. Home occupations shall generate minimal dust, odor, fumes, noise, light, and other similar impacts that are not customary to the permitted dwelling unit alone;
3. Vehicular traffic associated with the home occupation shall not exceed that which would normally be expected in the residential area in which it is located;
4. Exterior advertising for home occupations on the premises is not permitted;
5. Retail sales and rentals shall not be considered home occupations; and
6. Home occupations shall comply with all applicable development evaluation standards described in chapter 2 of this title. (Ord. 708, 12-10-2008)