Initiation of proceedings.
(A) A request for a home occupation permit shall be initiated by application of the property owner or other person having authority to file an application pursuant to authority to file applications.
(B) Application.
(1) An application for a home occupation permit shall follow the common review requirements.
(2) An application for a home occupation permit shall include a narrative describing:
(a) How many employees will be working at the home occupation site;
(b) What activities will be occurring in conjunction with the home based occupation (i.e. office work, customer visits, sales, stock storage, and the like);
(c) Vehicle used (e.g. will there be a vehicle(s) used in conjunction with the business? Will the business require any non- standard deliveries to the site? Where will customers park? and the like)
(d) A calculation of the square footage within structures to be used by the home occupation; and
(e) A sketch plan showing in general how the home occupation will operate on the site. The sketch plan should show (as applicable):
1. All buildings to be used by the home occupation;
2. Proposed outdoor storage areas;
3. Proposed parking areas for vehicles and/or customers;
4. Proposed sign location(s) in conformance with sign regulations;
5. Any proposed alterations to buildings to accommodate the home occupation; and
6. Any proposed features necessary to hide visible evidence of the home occupation from either the public right-of-way or adjacent properties (e.g. plantings, screening fences, and the like).
(C) Review criteria.
(1) The home occupation shall meet all of the general requirements for home occupations.
(2) The home occupation shall meet the entire general requirements specific to home occupations.
(D) Home occupation review process.
(1) The Community Development Department will review all home occupation permit applications.
(2) A copy of the approved permit shall be provided to the applicant which includes all conditions and comments.
(3) Applications not conforming to the review criteria shall be denied. A notice of denial shall be provided to the applicant that includes the reasons for denial.
(E) Reasonable conditions. In approving a home occupation permit, the Community Development Department may impose such reasonable conditions and requirements as deemed necessary and appropriate to ensure continued compliance with ordinance requirements.
(F) Effect of a home occupation permit approval.
(1) The issuance of a home occupation permit shall authorize only the activities and uses approved.
(2) The permit shall be specific to that site and shall end with a change in land ownership.
(3) The home occupation permit does not require periodic renewal.
(G) Time limit.
(1) Failure to begin the approved home occupation within six months of the date of approval will invalidate the permit.
(2) Upon written request, one extension of six months may be granted by the Community Development Department if the applicant can show good cause.
(H) Amendments. All requested amendments to a home occupation permit shall be processed in the same manner as a new application.
(I) Appeal. The applicant for a home occupation permit may appeal the decision of the Community Development Department to the City Council.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16)