The purpose of this section is to set forth regulations which control the establishment and operation of home occupations. The intent of these regulations is to control the nonresidential use of a residential dwelling unit so that the nonresidential use is limited to an accessory use, and does not in any manner whatsoever disrupt or alter the residential character of the neighborhood in which it is located. Compliance with these regulations should result in all home occupations being located and conducted in such a manner that their existence is not detectable in any manner from the outside of the dwelling unit.
(a) The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary in importance to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes.
(b) Any on-site business related in any manner to the home occupation shall be conducted by only occupants of the dwelling unit.
(c) The business activity, including the storage of equipment, supplies or any apparatus used in the home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit and no use of a garage, an accessory building or an outdoor area shall be permitted.
(d) There shall not be any change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible exterior change related to the home occupation.
(e) No merchandise shall be sold on the premises.
(f) A home occupation shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the dwelling, or 250 square feet, whichever is lesser.
(g) No equipment shall be permitted that creates a nuisance by reason of generating any noise, odor, dust, vibrations, fumes, smoke, or electromagnetic interference.
(h) All vehicles belonging to clients and customers must park in the driveway of the dwelling. Client and customer traffic shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(i) The parking of commercial and non-commercial vehicles shall comply with the regulations for such activities enumerated in Section 1131.10.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)