It is the intent of this section to eliminate as home occupations all uses except those that conform to the standards set forth in this section. The standards for home occupations in this section are intended to ensure compatibility with other permitted uses and with the residential character of the neighborhood, plus a clearly accessory status in relation to the residential use of the principal building as the criteria for determining whether a proposed accessory use qualifies as a home occupation. Home occupations are permitted accessory uses in residential zones only so long as all the following conditions are observed. In the event the operation of a home occupation violates any requirement in this Code, the home occupation may be terminated by the Zoning Administrator.
(A) Such occupations shall be conducted solely by resident occupants in their residence.
(B) No more than one room or 25% of the gross area of one floor of said residence, whichever is less, shall be used for such purpose. Use of accessory buildings for these purposes is prohibited.
(C) No use shall require internal or external alterations or involve construction features or the use of electrical or mechanical equipment that would change the fire rating of the structure or the fire district in which the structure is located.
(D) No home occupation will cause an increase in the use of any one or more utilities (water, sewer, electricity, telephone, garbage and the like) so that the combined total use for dwelling and home occupation purposes exceeds the average for residences in the neighborhood.
(E) There shall be no outside storage of any kind.
(F) The use may increase vehicular traffic flow and parking by no more than one additional vehicle at a time.
(G) No use shall create noise, dust, vibration, smoke, glare, electrical interference, fire hazard or any other hazard or nuisance to any greater or more frequent extent than that usually experienced in an average residential occupancy in the district in question under normal circumstances wherein no home occupation exists.
(H) Only one sign shall be allowed. Such sign shall not exceed one square foot in area, shall be non- illuminated, and attached flat to the principal structure or visible through a window. The limitation of one sign is intended to apply to all lots, including corner lots.
(I) No home-based business/occupation shall require the daily services of a commercial freight carrier which produces traffic in greater frequency or of a different nature than normally found in the surrounding residential area. Delivery services normally and customarily associated with a residential use are permitted.
(J) No retail or wholesale transactions shall be made on the premises.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)