(A) This section is intended to regulate the operation of an occupation within a dwelling unit to minimize the impact to surrounding residential uses and maintain the character of the town's residential areas.
(B) Home occupations are permitted in the following zoning districts: R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4, provided that:
(1) Only one person other than residents of the dwelling unit shall be engaged in such occupation;
(2) Not more than 250 square feet of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the operation of the home occupation;
(3) Permitted home occupations shall be limited to office and professional use and homecrafts;
(4) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling or premises, or other visible evidence of the operation of the home occupation;
(5) There shall be no rental of goods or equipment;
(6) No traffic shall be generated by the home occupation which will exceed the normal volumes of traffic anticipated within the residential area;
(7) No equipment or process shall be used in connection with the home occupation which will create noise, vibration, fumes, or electrical interference not customarily associated with the operation of a household;
(8) No vehicles other than typical passenger vehicles, 1/2-ton pickup trucks, and standard step vans shall be used in connection with the home occupation. Off-street parking requirements shall be as set forth in Article 155.9, Part I; and
(9) The home occupation shall be carried out solely within the principal dwelling unit. There shall be no display or storing of goods or supplies so as to be visible from the street or adjoining properties.
(Ord. 1695, passed 11-8-12; Am. Ord. 1838, passed 3-10-22)