A. Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations allowing for the operation of certain business activities in single- and multi-family residential neighborhoods. The standards and requirements are intended to ensure that home occupation operations do not alter the character of any residential neighborhood, or create impacts or activities that are not typically and commonly associated with residential neighborhoods. It is the intent of this chapter to allow for commercial uses that are accessory and incidental to the primary purpose of residential zones, which is that of providing a habitable dwelling for the owner or occupant as the primary use of the residential dwelling unit.
B. Applicability: The provisions in this chapter shall apply to home occupations as defined in article 7, "Definitions", of this title and where allowed in compliance within this article 3 and the following standards. A home occupation shall only be allowed as an accessory use on a parcel with a legal residential dwelling unit.
C. Definition: A "home occupation" is defined as "a commercial activity conducted in compliance with this chapter, carried out by an occupant and conducted as an accessory use within the primary dwelling unit, an accessory structure or approved outdoor activity". (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)