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Home occupations are accessory uses to uses in the Household Living use category. Special regulations apply to such activities to ensure that home occupations will not be a detriment to the character and livability of the surrounding neighborhood. The regulations are intended to ensure that the home occupation remains subordinate to the residential use, and that the residential character of the dwelling and the surrounding area is maintained. The regulations recognize that many types of work can be done in a home with little or no effect on the surrounding neighborhood. These are the types of activities intended to be accommodated by the home occupation regulations of this section.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04.)
A. Type B Family Day Care Homes. Type B Family Day Care Homes are not regulated as a home occupation and are exempt from the regulations of this section. They are subject to Section 1104.0700, Day Care.
B. Bed and Breakfast. Bed and Breakfasts are not regulated as home occupations and are exempt from the regulations of this section. They are subject to Section 1104.0400.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04.)
There are two types of home occupations: Limited home occupations and General home occupations.
A. Limited. A Limited home occupation is one where residents use their home as a place of work, with no employees or customers coming to the site. Examples include artists, craftspersons, writers, and consultants.
B. General. A General home occupation is one where either one employee or customers come to the site. Examples are counseling, tutoring, and music lessons.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04.)
A. Allowed Uses. The intent of the regulations of this section is to establish performance standards for all home occupations rather than to limit uses and activities to a specific list. Home occupations that comply with the standards of this section are allowed by right unless otherwise expressly stated.
B. Prohibited Regulations. The following are prohibited as home occupations pursuant to this Zoning Code:
1. Any maintenance, alteration, repair, reconditioning, or construction of or connection in any way with, a motor vehicle as defined by Revised Code Sec. 4511.01, if such work is performed in connection with a bona fide business transaction for value received by a resident of the subject premises.
2. Any maintenance, alteration, repair, reconditioning, or assembly of equipment with internal combustion engines (such as outboard marine engines, lawn mowers, chain saws, and other small engines) or of large appliances (such as washing machines, dryers, and refrigerators) in connection with a bona fide business transaction for value received by a resident of the subject premises.
3. Home occupations that serve as headquarters or dispatch centers where employees come to the site and are dispatched to other locations.
4. Funeral and interment services.
5. Animal care or boarding facilities, including but not limited to animal hospitals, kennels, stables and all other types of animal boarding and care facilities.
6. Restaurants and food service facilities.
7. The Commissioner of Building Inspection is authorized to classify uses not listed above as a prohibited home occupation if the use closely fits into one of the above prohibited use types or descriptions.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04; Ord. 510-21. Passed 9-28-21.)
A. Signs. No more than one sign is allowed. Such sign must be a nameplate type sign, no larger than 1 square foot in area.
B. Outdoor Activities.
1. All activities must be in completely enclosed structures.
2. Exterior storage or display of goods or equipment is prohibited.
C. Appearance. The dwelling and site must remain residential in appearance and characteristics. Internal or external changes that will make the dwelling appear less residential in nature or function are prohibited. Examples of such prohibited alterations include construction of parking lots, paving of required setbacks, or the addition of commercial-like exterior lighting.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04.)
A. Hazardous Substances. Hazardous substances are prohibited as determined by the Fire and Rescue Operations Department and by the Division of Environmental Services.
B. Noise. The maximum noise level for a home occupation shall be in accordance with Section 507.14 of Chapter 507, Anti-Noise Law.
C. Trucks and Vehicles.
No more than one truck, associated with the home occupation, may be parked at the site. The maximum truck size that is allowed on-site shall not exceed the size stated in Section 351.07(a)(8) of the Traffic Code.
D. Deliveries.
Truck deliveries or pick-ups of supplies or products, associated with business activities, are allowed at the home occupation only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Vehicles used for delivery and pick-up are limited to those normally servicing residential neighborhoods.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04.)
The following additional regulations apply to General home occupations.
A. Hours. Customers may visit the site only during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Nonresident Employees.
One nonresident employee is allowed with a General home occupation provided no customers come to the site. Home occupations that have customers coming to the site are not allowed to have nonresident employees. For the purpose of this section, the term "nonresident employee" includes an employee, business partner, co-owner, or other person affiliated with the home occupation, who does not live at the site, but who visits the site as part of the home occupation. Adjustments or variances to this regulation are prohibited.
C. Customers. Only eight customers or clients may visit the site in a day.
D. Retail Sales. Retail sales of goods must be entirely accessory to any services provided on the site (such as sheet music sold to music students).
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04.)
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