(A) Intent: Home occupations are intended to provide for commercial uses within a residence in those cases where that use will not alter the character or the appearance of the primary residential use. "Home occupations", as defined in section 6-1-19 of this title, shall be permitted in any residential district, subject to the following regulations of this section.
(B) Authority: Authority for approval of a home occupation shall be vested with the Planning Director, or their designee.
(C) Application: An application for a home occupation shall be filed with a business license application to the Finance Department in a manner prescribed by the Planning Director. The application shall include the following:
1. Name and address of the applicant.
2. Name(s) and address(es) of the property owner(s).
3. Assessor's parcel number(s).
4. Notarized written authorization from property owner(s) permitting the applicant, if not a property owner, to operate the home occupation.
5. Description of the home occupation including:
(a) Trade name or business title;
(b) Detailed description of the proposed occupation;
(c) Tools, machinery, or equipment required or used in the practice of the proposed home occupation.
(D) Conditions: Prior to approving a request for a home occupation, the Planning Director shall find that the proposed use meets the following conditions prior to approval of any such home occupation permit:
1. Employees: All employees shall be members of the resident family and shall reside on the premises.
2. Sales Prohibited: There will be no direct sales of products or merchandise.
3. Traffic: Pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be limited to that normally associated with residential districts.
4. Commercial Vehicles: The home occupation shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for the delivery of materials to or from the premises beyond those commercial vehicles normally associated with residential uses.
5. Percentage Of Use: Up to twenty five percent (25%) of the living space or two hundred fifty (250) square feet, whichever is greater, of the home may be used for storage of materials and supplies related to the home occupation.
6. Outdoor Storage: There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or equipment, nor shall merchandise be visible from outside the home.
7. Conducted Within Main Building: The home occupation shall be confined within the main building. A garage shall be considered as part of the main building.
8. Signs: No sign shall be permitted other than those allowed under chapter 15 of this title.
9. Business Advertising: Business address or location is not allowed in any public advertising.
10. Hours Of Operation: The home occupation hours of operation shall be limited from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. daily. Providing commercial services for customers at the residence shall be by appointment only.
11. Appearance: The appearance of the structure shall not be altered, nor the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character, either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs or the emissions of sounds, noises, vibrations, dust, electrical interference, fire hazard, glare or nuisance to any greater extent than normally found in a residential area.
12. Utilities, Common Facilities: The use of utilities and community facilities shall be limited to that normally associated with the use of the property for residential purposes.
(E) Prohibited Uses: The following uses, by their operation or nature, shall not be permitted to operate as home occupations:
1. Motor vehicle repair or service.
2. Hairdressing, barbering, or any other cosmetology uses.
3. Firearm or ammunition sales, including by mail order.
4. Uses involving the storage or use of chemicals, solvents, mixtures, or materials that are corrosive, toxic, flammable, an irritant, a strong sensitizer or other similar industrial materials. (Ord. 827-17, 8-1-2017)
(F) Noncompliance; Void: The reviewing authority, pursuant to section 6-2-20, "Revocation Of Permits", of this title, may void any permit for a home occupation for noncompliance with conditions set forth in the approving permit. Notice shall be given to the permittee prior to any such action taking place. (Ord. 768-08, 8-19-2008; amd. Ord. 827-17, 8-1-2017)