Permitted home occupations shall be classified into categories of similar uses. For the purpose of this Section, the use categories shall be professional office, professional service, instructional service, home artisan business and repair service home occupations. If a proposed home occupation is not specifically identified in a use category, a certificate of zoning shall be requested from and prepared by the Planning and Zoning Commission stating if the proposed use is permitted as a home occupation. (Ord. 1997-05, 12-8-1997; amd. 2000 Code)
A. Professional Office: A professional office shall be considered an office for accountants, appraisers, architects, attorneys, contractors, engineers, financial planners, insurance agents, consulting services, real estate and similar office uses. Dentist and medical doctor offices shall not be considered permitted home occupation as a professional office.
B. Professional Service:
1. A professional service shall be considered computer programming, beautician, barbershop, direct distribution (Amway, Avon, Tupperware, etc.), maid service, mail order, massage therapy, ironing, pet grooming, telephone/fax answering, word processing and similar service use. Beauticians, barbershops, and massage therapist licensed by the State shall be limited to one customer station. (Ord. 1997-05, 12-8-1997)
2. The following professional service businesses shall be prohibited as home occupations; these uses are fortunetelling, health and exercise facilities, massage parlors, palm reading and tattoo parlors. (Ord. 1997-05, 12-8-1997; amd. 2000 Code)
C. Instructional Service: An instructional service use shall be considered educational tutoring, music lessons and similar instructional services. A maximum of five (5) students may be at the dwelling at any one time. No music instruments may be amplified.
D. Home Artisan Business: A home artisan business shall be considered artist's studios, cabinet making, dress making, engraving, furniture making, hobby crafts, jewelry making, sewing, tailor, writing studio and similar uses.
E. Small Item Repair Service: A small item repair service shall be considered locksmith repair, watch repair, tool repair, shoe repair and similar repair services. Auto repair, small appliance repair, small engine repair and similar large item repair shall not be considered a small item repair service home occupation. (Ord. 1997-05, 12-8-1997)