(A) A home occupation is permitted as an accessory use in a residential dwelling if it meets the following conditions:
(1) The home occupation use does not exceed more than 50% of the gross floor area of the principal building;
(2) It does not employ a person who does not reside in the residence;
(3) An entrance is not specifically dedicated for the home occupation;
(4) An alteration is not made that changes the character or appearance of the dwelling;
(5) It does not require or use outdoor storage or the display of materials, merchandise, goods or equipment;
(6) No sign or signage advertising the home occupation shall be permitted on the premises;
(7) It does not require the delivery or shipment of materials, merchandise, goods, or equipment by other than passenger motor vehicles, one ton step-up van or similar sized trucks;
(8) It does not create or cause any perceptible noise, odor, smoke, electrical interference or vibrations to emanate from the premises;
(9) It is conducted so that it does not create parking or traffic congestion or otherwise unreasonably interfere with the peace and enjoyment of surrounding homes as places of residence; and
(10) The occupation shall be operated in accordance with all applicable laws and, if a state permit is required, such permit shall be obtained prior to beginning operation.
(B) Home occupations may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Accountant;
(2) Architect;
(3) Author;
(4) Clergy;
(5) Computer programmer or analyst;
(6) Consultant;
(7) Craftsmen, including artists;
(8) Lawyer;
(9) Licensed daycare center and homes (12 children or less);
(10) Photographer;
(11) Real estate broker;
(12) Salesperson;
(13) Seamstress or tailor;
(14) Secretary or bookkeeper;
(15) Teacher.
(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999