As used in this chapter:
(a) "Customary home occupation" means any trade, profession or business conducted only by members of the family occupying a residential dwelling (being a permanent structure or building used primarily for residential purposes), and only as an accessory to the principal residential use thereof. Customary home occupations shall comply in all respects with the regulations provided in Section 1271.02.
A customary home occupation shall not include and shall not be permitted on unimproved land in a Residence District or in any dwelling not currently occupied principally as a residence.
The following activities are not permitted as customary home occupations:
(1) The repair and/or storage of vehicles for commercial purposes, including vehicles purchased primarily for resale.
(2) The repair and/or storage and operation of heavy machinery and/or heavy equipment for commercial purposes.
(3) External wood cutting, external wood splitting and/or wood processing, metal cutting, and metal fabricating for commercial purposes.
(Ord. 2012-38. Passed 7-23-12.)
(b) "Living area" means that area of the dwelling that would normally contain active (as apposed to stored) furniture and appliances for the use of the residents, but shall not include basements, garages or porches.
(c) "Residence district" means a district in which residences are a permitted use.
(Ord. 99-45. Passed 9-22-99.)